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Compare train, bus, ferry, and flight 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 bus with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 25m. 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 $21, and a train costs an average of $21.
Distance: 99 miles (160 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$48 Average price | $44 Average price Cheapest | $82 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 55m Average total duration Fastest 3h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 21m Average total duration 3h 51m 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 |
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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 bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kristiansand to Stavanger costing on average $48 (€39).
A bus is $124 (€101) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Kristiansand to Stavanger costing on average $167 (€137).
A bus is $136 (€112) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kristiansand to Stavanger costing on average $180 (€148).
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.
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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
F53:45 AM3h36Kristiansand7:21 AMStavanger Station$401One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
F53:45 AM3h36Kristiansand7:21 AMStavanger Station$401One-way0 transfers
Fastest
F59:05 AM3h00Kristiansand12:05 PMStavanger Station$451One-way0 transfers
Other options
F56:01 PM3h14Kristiansand9:15 PMStavanger Station$451One-way0 transfers
F57:59 PM3h15Kristiansand11:14 PMStavanger Station$451One-way0 transfers
F512:00 PM3h18Kristiansand3:18 PMStavanger Station$451One-way0 transfers
VY19012:35 PM3h36Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon4:11 PMStavanger, Bussterminal$641One-way0 transfers
VY1903:05 PM3h42Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon6:47 PMStavanger, Bussterminal$641One-way0 transfers
VY1907:40 AM3h44Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon11:24 AMStavanger, Bussterminal$641One-way0 transfers
Fjord Line2:30 PM16h30Kristiansand Ferry Terminal7:00 AMStavanger (Risavika Utenriksterminal)$1841One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Kristiansand to Stavanger:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kristiansand to Stavanger costing on average $48 (€39).
A bus is $124 (€101) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Kristiansand to Stavanger costing on average $167 (€137).
A bus is $136 (€112) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kristiansand to Stavanger costing on average $180 (€148).
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.
- 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.
- {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).
- 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 Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Vy Buss, Nor-Way Bussekspress.
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