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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 bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 27m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, and a train costs an average of $20.
Distance: 99 miles (160 km)
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$42 Average price | $41 Average price Cheapest |
3h 57m Average total duration Fastest 3h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration 3h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
F59:05 AM3h00Kristiansand12:05 PMStavanger Station$371One-way0 transfers
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F59:05 AM3h00Kristiansand12:05 PMStavanger Station$371One-way0 transfers
Fastest
F59:05 AM3h00Kristiansand12:05 PMStavanger Station$371One-way0 transfers
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F54:06 PM3h13Kristiansand7:19 PMStavanger Station$381One-way0 transfers
F56:01 PM3h14Kristiansand9:15 PMStavanger Station$371One-way0 transfers
F57:59 PM3h15Kristiansand11:14 PMStavanger Station$371One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:55 AM4h00Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon3:55 PMStavanger, Bussterminal$451One-way0 transfers
VY1907:40 AM3h45Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon11:25 AMStavanger, Bussterminal$551One-way0 transfers
VY1903:05 PM3h42Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon6:47 PMStavanger, Bussterminal$501One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Kristiansand to Stavanger:
A train is 0 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Kristiansand to Stavanger costing on average $20 (€16).
A train is $93 (€74) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kristiansand to Stavanger costing on average $112 (€90).
Other travel options to Stavanger take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 29m.
Flight takes on average 2h 50m.
- Around 6 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kristiansand and Stavanger as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight 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 Hirtshals Port and arrive in Stavanger (Risavika Utenriksterminal).
- Travel with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Vy Buss, Nor-Way Bussekspress to go to Stavanger by bus.
- Travel with Go-Ahead Nordic, Go-Ahead Nordic to go to Stavanger by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Vy Buss, Nor-Way Bussekspress.
- 6 direct trains per day with Go-Ahead Nordic, Go-Ahead Nordic.
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