How to travel from Copenhagen to Kristiansand

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Compare bus and flight for Copenhagen to Kristiansand

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Copenhagen to Kristiansand among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $100 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 31m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.4 - 1.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $100, while a flight costs an average of $414.

Distance: 242 miles (390 km)

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$100

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$414

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$109

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12h 57m

Average total duration

12h 27m

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4h 31m

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2h 31m

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8h 17m

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0.4 - 1.0kg

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1.2 - 2.3kg

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Sas Airways

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Copenhagen to Kristiansand is a bus with an average price of $100 (€84).

This is compared to other travel options from Copenhagen to Kristiansand:

A bus is $314 (€263) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Copenhagen to Kristiansand costing on average $414 (€347).

The fastest way to travel from Copenhagen to Kristiansand is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 31m.

Other travel options to Kristiansand take longer:

Bus takes on average 12h 57m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Copenhagen and Kristiansand including taking a bus and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Copenhagen to Kristiansand among Omio's users.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around $100 (€84) compared to roughly $109 (€91) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $9 (€7). The journey takes 12h 27m versus 8h 17m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.

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from Copenhagen to Kristiansand

How to get from Copenhagen to Kristiansand by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Copenhagen to Kristiansand is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    7:25 AM14h50
    København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro
    10:15 PMKristiansand, Rutebilstasjon
    $921One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    7:25 AM14h50
    København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro
    10:15 PMKristiansand, Rutebilstasjon
    $921One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Sas AirwaysSK2988
    11:10 PM0h55
    Copenhagen Airport
    12:05 AMKristiansand Airport, Kjevik
    $4031One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Vy Bus4You600 · VY190
    10:03 PM14h15
    Kastrup, Ellehammersvej (Københavns Lufthavn - Terminal 3)
    12:18 PMKristiansand, Rutebilstasjon
    $1171One-way
    1 transfer
  • Vy Bus4You600 · VY190
    9:08 AM13h10
    Kastrup, Ellehammersvej (Københavns Lufthavn - Terminal 3)
    10:18 PMKristiansand, Rutebilstasjon
    $1181One-way
    1 transfer
  • Vy Bus4You600+Vy Express NorwayVY190
    8:50 AM15h28
    København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro
    12:18 AMKristiansand, Rutebilstasjon
    $1191One-way
    1 transfer
  • Norwegian Air ShuttleDY933 · DY270
    9:20 AM23h45
    Copenhagen Airport
    9:05 AMKristiansand Airport, Kjevik
    $2901One-way
    1 transfer
  • Norwegian Air ShuttleDY933 · DY278
    9:20 AM11h10
    Copenhagen Airport
    8:30 PMKristiansand Airport, Kjevik
    $3331One-way
    1 transfer
  • Norwegian Air ShuttleDY949 · DY270
    7:10 PM13h55
    Copenhagen Airport
    9:05 AMKristiansand Airport, Kjevik
    $3381One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Copenhagen to Kristiansand

Travel to Kristiansand easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Copenhagen to Kristiansand.

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There are 2 options to travel between Copenhagen and Kristiansand including taking a bus and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Copenhagen to Kristiansand is a bus with an average price of $100 (€84).

This is compared to other travel options from Copenhagen to Kristiansand:

A bus is $314 (€263) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Copenhagen to Kristiansand costing on average $414 (€347).

The fastest way to travel from Copenhagen to Kristiansand is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 31m.

Other travel options to Kristiansand take longer:

Bus takes on average 12h 57m.

The distance from Copenhagen to Kristiansand is approximately 242 miles (390 km).
The average frequency per day from Copenhagen to Kristiansand is:
  • Around 21 flights per day.
  • Around 10 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Copenhagen and Kristiansand as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Copenhagen to Kristiansand:
  • Flights mostly depart from Copenhagen Airport and arrive in Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik.
  • Buses mostly depart from København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro and arrive in Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Copenhagen to Kristiansand, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Norwegian Air Shuttle, Sas Airways, Lufthansa to go to Kristiansand by flight.
  • Travel with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus to go to Kristiansand by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Copenhagen to Kristiansand:
  • 1 direct flights per day with Sas Airways.
Omio customers who travel from Copenhagen to Kristiansand often also extend their vacation to go to Oslo, Stavanger, Hirtshals, Bergen, Oslo Sandefjord Airport, Torp. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Kristiansand and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Kristiansand to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Kristiansand, you can visit the Sørlandets Kunstmuseum for contemporary art, enjoy a boat tour around the archipelago, or attend an event at Kilden Performing Arts Centre. Relax at Bystranda, the city's beach, or explore the Agder Natural History Museum. Don't miss Kristiansand Dyrepark, Kristiansand Cathedral, Fiskebrygga, Odderøya, and the charming Posebyen district.
Two to three days is ideal to explore Kristiansand's main attractions, including the Kristiansand Zoo, city beaches, and local museums.
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