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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 $58 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 8h 20m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $58, while a bus costs an average of $58.
Distance: 147 miles (238 km)
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Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
$58 Average price Cheapest | $165 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 20m Average total duration Fastest 7h 50m 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 |
Tickets start at around $58 (€47) compared to roughly $165 (€133) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $107 (€86). The journey takes 7h 50m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Gothenburg to Kristiansand
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 · FlixBus8:50 AM10h25Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen7:15 PMKristiansand, Rutebilstasjon$511One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:50 AM10h25Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen7:15 PMKristiansand, Rutebilstasjon$511One-way1 transfer
Fastest
600 · VY19011:05 AM8h13Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen7:18 PMKristiansand, Rutebilstasjon$811One-way1 transfer
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus12:00 PM10h15Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen10:15 PMKristiansand, Rutebilstasjon$531One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:20 AM9h25Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen2:45 PMKristiansand, Rutebilstasjon$541One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:30 AM12h15Göteborg, Åkareplatsen2:45 PMKristiansand, Rutebilstasjon$541One-way1 transfer
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FAQs: Travel from Gothenburg to Kristiansand
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- Around 10 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen and arrive in Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon.
- Ferries mostly depart from Hirtshals (Fjord Line) and arrive in Kristiansand Ferry Terminal.
- Travel with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Vy Buss to go to Kristiansand by bus.
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