Travel Information
Compare train, bus, 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 €25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 11m. 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 €25, and a train costs an average of €15.
Distance: 99 miles (160 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
€41 Average price | €37 Average price Cheapest |
3h 41m Average total duration Fastest 3h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 28m Average total duration 3h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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.
F5Cheapest
F5Fastest
F5Other options
F5
F5
F5
FlixBus
F5
VY190Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Feb 03
Feb 04
Feb 05
Feb 06
Feb 07
Feb 08
Feb 09
Feb 10
Feb 11
Feb 12
Feb 13
Feb 14
Feb 15
Feb 16
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
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.

This is compared to other travel options from Kristiansand to Stavanger:
A train is $12 (€10) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Kristiansand to Stavanger costing on average $31 (€25).
A train is $101 (€80) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kristiansand to Stavanger costing on average $120 (€95).
Other travel options to Stavanger take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 23m.
Flight takes on average 2h 15m.
- 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, 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 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.
Travelling from Kristiansand to Stavanger: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
