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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Kristiansand to Hjerkinn
Cheapest price
$168
Average price
$168
Fastest journey
18 h 33 m
Average duration
18 h 33 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
460 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Kristiansand to Hjerkinn is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kristiansand to Hjerkinn will cost around $168 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $168.
Of the 1 trains that leave Kristiansand for Hjerkinn on Sun, Jun 21, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct trains cover the 460 km distance in an average of 18 h 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 18 h 33 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest trains will take 18 h 33 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
3:54 PM18h33Kristiansand10:27 AMHjerkinn$1681One-way0 transfers
- 3:54 PM18h33Kristiansand10:27 AMHjerkinn$1681One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Kristiansand to Hjerkinn
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kristiansand to Hjerkinn among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $87. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 10h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $87, and a bus costs an average of $95.
Distance: 285 miles (460 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$106 Average price Cheapest | $115 Average price | $153 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 46m Average total duration 13h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 5m Average total duration Fastest 10h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Kristiansand to Hjerkinn:
A train is $9 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Kristiansand to Hjerkinn costing on average $115 (€94).
Other travel options to Hjerkinn take longer:
Train takes on average 13h 16m.
Tickets start at around $106 (€87) compared to roughly $153 (€125) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $47 (€38). The journey takes 13h 16m versus 8h 1m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Kristiansand to Hjerkinn train times
The table below shows live departures for Kristiansand to Hjerkinn trains for tomorrow, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:54 PM Kristiansand | 18h33 | 10:27 AM Hjerkinn | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Kristiansand to Hjerkinn
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Trains from Kristiansand to Hjerkinn run on average 3 times per day, taking around 13h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $87 (€71) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 01:47, the last at 18:12. The fastest train covers the 285 miles (460 km) distance in 11h 30m.
Distance 285 miles (460 km) |
Average train duration 13h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price $87 (€71) |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 11h 30m |
First train 1:47 AM |
Last train 6:12 PM |
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Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Train companies: Go-Ahead Nordic from Kristiansand to Hjerkinn trainsGo-Ahead Nordic trains will get you between Kristiansand and Hjerkinn from $87 (€71). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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