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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Kristiansand to Sandvika
Cheapest price
$52
Average price
$53
Fastest journey
4 h 18 m
Average duration
4 h 21 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
240 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Kristiansand to Sandvika is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kristiansand to Sandvika will cost around $53 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $52.
It's difficult to get from Kristiansand to Sandvika without transferring at least once.
7:52 PM4h31Kristiansand12:23 AMSandvika Stasjon$521One-way1 transfer- 2:17 AM4h57Kristiansand7:14 AMSandvika Stasjon$541One-way1 transfer
- 4:35 AM4h39Kristiansand9:14 AMSandvika Stasjon$541One-way1 transfer
- 7:54 AM4h20Kristiansand12:14 PMSandvika Stasjon$541One-way1 transfer
- 9:54 AM4h20Kristiansand2:14 PMSandvika Stasjon$541One-way1 transfer
- 3:56 PM4h18Kristiansand8:14 PMSandvika Stasjon$541One-way1 transfer
- 11:55 AM4h19Kristiansand4:14 PMSandvika Stasjon$541One-way1 transfer
- 7:54 AM4h20Kristiansand12:14 PMSandvika Stasjon$541One-way1 transfer
- 9:54 AM4h20Kristiansand2:14 PMSandvika Stasjon$541One-way1 transfer
- 1:46 PM4h28Kristiansand6:14 PMSandvika Stasjon$541One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Kristiansand to Sandvika
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Kristiansand to Sandvika among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, and a flight costs an average of $55.
Distance: 149 miles (240 km)
Compare train with
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$53 Average price | $34 Average price Cheapest | $115 Average price | $94 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 58m Average total duration 4h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 49m Average total duration 4h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 51m Average total duration Fastest 51m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Kristiansand to Sandvika:
A bus is $19 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kristiansand to Sandvika costing on average $53 (€43).
A bus is $81 (€65) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kristiansand to Sandvika costing on average $115 (€92).
Other travel options to Sandvika take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 19m.
Train takes on average 4h 28m.
Tickets start at around $53 (€43) compared to roughly $94 (€75) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $40 (€32). The journey takes 4h 28m versus 3h 27m 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 Sandvika train times
The table below shows live departures for Kristiansand to Sandvika trains for today, Thursday, May 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:46 PM Kristiansand | 4h28 | 6:14 PM Sandvika Stasjon | 1 transfer | |
| 3:56 PM Kristiansand | 4h18 | 8:14 PM Sandvika Stasjon | 1 transfer | |
| 7:52 PM Kristiansand | 4h31 | 12:23 AM Sandvika Stasjon | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, May 15 | |||||
| 2:17 AM Kristiansand | 4h57 | 7:14 AM Sandvika Stasjon | 1 transfer | |
| 4:35 AM Kristiansand | 4h39 | 9:14 AM Sandvika Stasjon | 1 transfer | |
| 7:54 AM Kristiansand | 4h20 | 12:14 PM Sandvika Stasjon | 1 transfer | |
| 9:54 AM Kristiansand | 4h20 | 2:14 PM Sandvika Stasjon | 1 transfer | |
| 11:55 AM Kristiansand | 4h19 | 4:14 PM Sandvika Stasjon | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Kristiansand to Sandvika
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Trains from Kristiansand to Sandvika run on average 4 times per day, taking around 4h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $71 (€57) but you can travel from only $26 (€20) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:34, the last at 04:34. The fastest train covers the 149 miles (240 km) distance in 4h 18m.
Distance 149 miles (240 km) |
Average train duration 4h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price $71 (€57) |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 4h 18m |
First train 4:34 AM |
Last train 4:34 AM |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Train companies: Go-Ahead Nordic from Kristiansand to Sandvika trainsGo-Ahead Nordic trains will get you between Kristiansand and Sandvika from $25 (€20). 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 Sandvika
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