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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 zł 177 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 40m. 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 zł 177, while a ferry costs an average of zł 777.
Distance: 99 miles (160 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Ferry | Driving |
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zł 177 Average price Cheapest | zł 214 Average price | zł 547 Average price | zł 777 Average price | zł 320 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 47m Average total duration 3h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration 3h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 17h 34m Average total duration 16h 34m Onboard + 1h 0m 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 | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Kristiansand to Stavanger
Compare the available ways to get from Kristiansand to Stavanger, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Kristiansand to Stavanger:
A train is zł 37 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Kristiansand to Stavanger costing on average zł 214.
A train is zł 371 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kristiansand to Stavanger costing on average zł 547.
A train is zł 601 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Kristiansand to Stavanger costing on average zł 777.
Other travel options to Stavanger take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 47m.
Bus takes on average 4h 13m.
Ferry takes on average 17h 34m.
Tickets start at around zł 177 compared to roughly zł 320 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about zł 143. The journey takes 3h 17m 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.
FlixBus11:55 AM 4h00 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon 3:55 PM Stavanger, Bussterminal zł 132 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
11:55 AM 4h00 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon 3:55 PM Stavanger, Bussterminal zł 132 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- F5
9:05 AM 3h00 Kristiansand 12:05 PM Stavanger Station zł 186 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- F5
3:45 AM 3h36 Kristiansand 7:21 AM Stavanger Station zł 152 1 One-way 0 transfers - F5
4:06 PM 3h13 Kristiansand 7:19 PM Stavanger Station zł 186 1 One-way 0 transfers - F5
6:01 PM 3h14 Kristiansand 9:15 PM Stavanger Station zł 186 1 One-way 0 transfers
VY1906:45 PM 3h29 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon 10:14 PM Stavanger, Bussterminal zł 199 1 One-way 0 transfers- VY190
12:45 PM 3h29 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon 4:14 PM Stavanger, Bussterminal zł 219 1 One-way 0 transfers - VY190
7:40 AM 3h44 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon 11:24 AM Stavanger, Bussterminal zł 219 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Kristiansand to Stavanger:
A train is zł 37 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Kristiansand to Stavanger costing on average zł 214.
A train is zł 371 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kristiansand to Stavanger costing on average zł 547.
A train is zł 601 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Kristiansand to Stavanger costing on average zł 777.
Other travel options to Stavanger take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 47m.
Bus takes on average 4h 13m.
Ferry takes on average 17h 34m.
- Around 13 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 Hirtshals (Fjord Line) and arrive in Stavanger (Risavika Utenriksterminal).
- Travel with Go-Ahead Nordic to go to Stavanger by train.
- Travel with Vy Bus4You, Vy Express Norway, FlixBus to go to Stavanger by bus.
- Travel with Norwegian Air Shuttle to go to Stavanger by flight.
- Travel with Fjord Line to go to Stavanger by ferry.
- 6 direct trains per day with Go-Ahead Nordic.
- 5 direct buses per day with Vy Bus4You, Vy Express Norway, FlixBus.
- 1 direct ferries per day with Fjord Line.
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