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Compare train, bus, and ferry for Kristiansand to Stavanger
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kristiansand to Stavanger among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $38 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 55m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $38, while a bus costs an average of $45.
Distance: 99 miles (160 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$38 Average price Cheapest | $45 Average price | $83 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 55m Average total duration Fastest 3h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 18m Average total duration 3h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Kristiansand to Stavanger:
A train is $7 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Kristiansand to Stavanger costing on average $45.
A train is $150 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Kristiansand to Stavanger costing on average $188.
Other travel options to Stavanger take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 18m.
Ferry takes on average 17h 34m.
Tickets start at around $38 compared to roughly $83 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $45. The journey takes 3h 25m versus 3h 13m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Kristiansand to Stavanger
How to get from Kristiansand to Stavanger by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Kristiansand to Stavanger is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- F52:14 PM3h30Kristiansand5:44 PMStavanger Station$361One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- F52:14 PM3h30Kristiansand5:44 PMStavanger Station$361One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- F59:05 AM3h00Kristiansand12:05 PMStavanger Station$371One-way0 transfers
Other options
- F56:01 PM3h14Kristiansand9:15 PMStavanger Station$421One-way0 transfers
- F57:59 PM3h15Kristiansand11:14 PMStavanger Station$421One-way0 transfers
- F512:00 PM3h18Kristiansand3:18 PMStavanger Station$461One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:55 AM4h00Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon3:55 PMStavanger, Bussterminal$401One-way0 transfers
VY1903:05 PM3h42Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon6:47 PMStavanger, Bussterminal$581One-way0 transfers- VY1907:40 AM3h44Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon11:24 AMStavanger, Bussterminal$621One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Kristiansand to Stavanger:
A train is $7 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Kristiansand to Stavanger costing on average $45.
A train is $150 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Kristiansand to Stavanger costing on average $188.
Other travel options to Stavanger take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 18m.
Ferry takes on average 17h 34m.
- Around 6 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 1 ferries per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kristiansand and Stavanger as scheduled services by train, bus, and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.
- {stationMode_1} mostly depart from Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik and arrive in Stavanger Airport.
- {stationMode_2} mostly depart from {departureStation_2} and arrive in Stavanger Station.
- {stationMode_3} mostly depart from Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon and arrive in Stavanger, Bussterminal.
- {stationMode_4} mostly depart from Kristiansand Ferry Terminal and arrive in Stavanger (Risavika Utenriksterminal).
- Travel with Go-Ahead Nordic, Go-Ahead Nordic to go to Stavanger by train.
- Travel with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Vy Buss, Nor-Way Bussekspress to go to Stavanger by bus.
- 6 direct trains per day with Go-Ahead Nordic, Go-Ahead Nordic.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Vy Buss, Nor-Way Bussekspress.
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