How to travel from Kristiansand to Stavanger

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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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Driving

$48

Average price

$44

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Cheapest

$82

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

3h 55m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 25m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 21m

Average total duration

3h 51m

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30m

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3h 13m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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Lowest

0.2 - 0.4kg

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Go-Ahead Nordic

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Vy Bus4You

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Kristiansand to Stavanger is a bus with an average price of $44 (€36).

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).

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.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 4 ways to travel between Kristiansand and Stavanger including taking a train, bus, ferry, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Kristiansand to Stavanger among Omio's users.

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from Kristiansand to Stavanger

How to get from Kristiansand to Stavanger by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Kristiansand to Stavanger is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Go-Ahead NordicF5
    3:45 AM3h36
    Kristiansand
    7:21 AMStavanger Station
    $401One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Go-Ahead NordicF5
    3:45 AM3h36
    Kristiansand
    7:21 AMStavanger Station
    $401One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Go-Ahead NordicF5
    9:05 AM3h00
    Kristiansand
    12:05 PMStavanger Station
    $451One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Go-Ahead NordicF5
    6:01 PM3h14
    Kristiansand
    9:15 PMStavanger Station
    $451One-way
    0 transfers
  • Go-Ahead NordicF5
    7:59 PM3h15
    Kristiansand
    11:14 PMStavanger Station
    $451One-way
    0 transfers
  • Go-Ahead NordicF5
    12:00 PM3h18
    Kristiansand
    3:18 PMStavanger Station
    $451One-way
    0 transfers
  • Vy Bus4YouVY190
    12:35 PM3h36
    Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon
    4:11 PMStavanger, Bussterminal
    $641One-way
    0 transfers
  • Vy Bus4YouVY190
    3:05 PM3h42
    Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon
    6:47 PMStavanger, Bussterminal
    $641One-way
    0 transfers
  • Vy Bus4YouVY190
    7:40 AM3h44
    Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon
    11:24 AMStavanger, Bussterminal
    $641One-way
    0 transfers
  • Fjord LineFjord Line
    2:30 PM16h30
    Kristiansand Ferry Terminal
    7:00 AMStavanger (Risavika Utenriksterminal)
    $1841One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Kristiansand to Stavanger

Travel to Stavanger easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Kristiansand to Stavanger.

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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 $44 (€36).

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).

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.
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