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Compare bus for Gothenburg to Kristiansand
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Gothenburg to Kristiansand among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $53 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 8h 17m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $53, while a bus costs an average of $53.
Distance: 147 miles (238 km)
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Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
$53 Average price Cheapest | $160 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 17m Average total duration Fastest 7h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Compare the available ways to get from Gothenburg to Kristiansand, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
Tickets start at around $53 compared to roughly $160 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $108. The journey takes 7h 47m versus 6h 9m 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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How to get from Gothenburg to Kristiansand by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Gothenburg to Kristiansand is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus5:20 AM9h25Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen2:45 PMKristiansand, Rutebilstasjon$641One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:20 AM9h25Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen2:45 PMKristiansand, Rutebilstasjon$641One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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VY19011:05 AM8h13Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen7:18 PMKristiansand, Rutebilstasjon$1111One-way1 transfer
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:30 AM12h15Göteborg, Åkareplatsen2:45 PMKristiansand, Rutebilstasjon$641One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:50 AM10h25Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen7:15 PMKristiansand, Rutebilstasjon$671One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus7:00 AM10h15Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen5:15 PMKristiansand, Rutebilstasjon$691One-way1 transfer
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FAQs: Travel from Gothenburg to Kristiansand
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- Around 28 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Gothenburg and Kristiansand as scheduled services by bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Ferries mostly depart from Hirtshals (Fjord Line) and arrive in Kristiansand Ferry Terminal.
- Buses mostly depart from Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen and arrive in Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon.
- Travel with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Vy Express Norway, Vy Express Sweden to go to Kristiansand by bus.
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