How to travel from Kristiansand to Stavanger

There are 4 options to travel between Kristiansand and Stavanger including taking a train, bus, ferry, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Kristiansand to Stavanger is a bus with an average price of €36.

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

A bus is €3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kristiansand to Stavanger costing on average €39.

A bus is €101 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Kristiansand to Stavanger costing on average €137.

A bus is €112 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kristiansand to Stavanger costing on average €148.

The fastest way to travel from Kristiansand to Stavanger is by train with an average journey time of 3h 25m.

Other travel options to Stavanger take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 51m.

Flight takes on average 7h 18m.

Ferry takes on average 16h 40m.

The distance from Kristiansand to Stavanger is approximately 99 miles (160 km).

The average frequency per day from Kristiansand to Stavanger is:

• 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 train, bus, ferry, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Kristiansand to Stavanger:

• {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 (Fjord Line) and arrive in Stavanger (Risavika Utenriksterminal).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Kristiansand to Stavanger, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• 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.

Yes, there are direct services available from Kristiansand to Stavanger with the following travel companies:

• 6 direct trains per day with Go-Ahead Nordic, Go-Ahead Nordic.
• 5 direct buses per day with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Vy Buss, Nor-Way Bussekspress.

Omio customers who travel from Kristiansand to Stavanger often also extend their vacation to go to Oslo, Bergen, Copenhagen, Stockholm, Gothenburg. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Stavanger and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Stavanger to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Stavanger, you can hike to Kjeragbolten for breathtaking views, explore vibrant street art, and visit the Stavanger Art Museum. Take a fjord cruise to admire stunning landscapes and enjoy a culinary tour to taste local Norwegian delicacies. Don't miss sights like Preikestolen, Stavanger Cathedral, the Norwegian Petroleum Museum, Gamle Stavanger, and the Swords in Rock monument.

A stay of 2 to 3 days in Stavanger is ideal to explore its main attractions such as the iconic Pulpit Rock, the charming Old Stavanger, and the Norwegian Petroleum Museum.