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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Kristiansand to Sandnes
Cheapest price
$106
Average price
$150
Fastest journey
12 h 4 m
Average duration
12 h 51 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
539 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Kristiansand to Sandnes is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kristiansand to Sandnes will cost around $150 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $106.
Of the 2 trains that leave Kristiansand for Sandnes on Thu, Mar 19, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Mar 19 the direct trains cover the 539 km distance in an average of 12 h 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 12 h 4 m .
On Thu, Mar 19 the slowest trains will take 13 h 37 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.
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Kristiansand to Sandnes
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Kristiansand to Sandnes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 26m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $22, and a train costs an average of $84.
Distance: 334 miles (539 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus |
|---|---|
$122 Average price | $31 Average price Cheapest |
13h 52m Average total duration 13h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 56m Average total duration Fastest 3h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Kristiansand to Sandnes train times
The table below shows live departures for Kristiansand to Sandnes trains for today, Wednesday, March 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
F5 · F5+ F6 · R60 | 6:51 AM Kristiansand | 12h04 | 6:55 PM Sandnes | 3 transfers | |
| F5+F6 · R60 | 2:56 PM Kristiansand | 16h11 | 7:07 AM Sandnes | 2 transfers | |
| Thursday, March 19 | |||||
| 1:17 AM Kristiansand | 13h37 | 2:54 PM Sandnes | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Kristiansand to Sandnes
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Trains from Kristiansand to Sandnes run on average 2 times per day, taking around 13h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $84 (€68) but you can travel from only $22 (€18) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 02:17, the last at 21:34. The fastest train covers the 334 miles (539 km) distance in 11h 23m.
Distance 334 miles (539 km) |
Average train duration 13h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price $84 (€68) |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 11h 23m |
First train 02:17 |
Last train 21:34 |
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Low season Jan - Mar |
Train companies: Go-Ahead Nordic from Kristiansand to Sandnes trainsGo-Ahead Nordic trains will get you between Kristiansand and Sandnes from $22 (€18). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Kristiansand to Sandnes
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