How to travel from Oslo to Kristiansand

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Oslo to Kristiansand

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Oslo to Kristiansand among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 23m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $23, and a flight costs an average of $55.

Distance: 155 miles (250 km)

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$45

Average price

Cheapest

$62

Average price

$164

Average price

4h 47m

Average total duration

4h 17m

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30m

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4h 56m

Average total duration

4h 26m

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4h 23m

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1h 23m

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3h 0m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.7 - 1.5kg

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Norwegian Air

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from Oslo to Kristiansand

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:30 AM4h15
    Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal)
    1:45 PMKristiansand, Rutebilstasjon
    $541One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Go-Ahead NordicF5
    10:25 PM5h05
    Oslo Central Station
    3:30 AMKristiansand
    $361One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Norwegian AirDY280
    10:25 PM0h50
    Oslo Airport Gardermoen
    11:15 PMKristiansand Airport, Kjevik
    $1861One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Go-Ahead NordicF5
    7:25 AM4h26
    Oslo Central Station
    11:51 AMKristiansand
    $531One-way
    0 transfers
  • Go-Ahead NordicF5
    11:25 AM4h28
    Oslo Central Station
    3:53 PMKristiansand
    $641One-way
    0 transfers
  • Go-Ahead NordicF5
    3:23 PM4h28
    Oslo Central Station
    7:51 PMKristiansand
    $591One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:30 AM4h15
    Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal)
    12:45 PMKristiansand, Rutebilstasjon
    $541One-way
    0 transfers
  • Vy Bus4YouVY190
    9:00 AM4h18
    Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal)
    1:18 PMKristiansand, Rutebilstasjon
    $571One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:20 AM4h25
    Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal)
    11:45 AMKristiansand, Rutebilstasjon
    $611One-way
    0 transfers
  • Sas AirwaysSK227
    10:10 PM0h50
    Oslo Airport Gardermoen
    11:00 PMKristiansand Airport, Kjevik
    $2121One-way
    0 transfers
  • Norwegian AirDY276
    3:45 PM0h50
    Oslo Airport Gardermoen
    4:35 PMKristiansand Airport, Kjevik
    $2381One-way
    0 transfers
  • Sas AirwaysSK215
    4:00 PM0h50
    Oslo Airport Gardermoen
    4:50 PMKristiansand Airport, Kjevik
    $3851One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Oslo to Kristiansand

Travel to Kristiansand 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 Oslo to Kristiansand.

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There are 3 options to travel between Oslo and Kristiansand including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Oslo to Kristiansand is a bus with an average price of $23 (€19).

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

A bus is $0.09 (€0.07) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oslo to Kristiansand costing on average $23 (€19).

A bus is $31 (€25) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Oslo to Kristiansand costing on average $55 (€44).

The fastest way to travel from Oslo to Kristiansand is by flight with an average journey time of 50m.

Other travel options to Kristiansand take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 7m.

Train takes on average 4h 26m.

The distance from Oslo to Kristiansand is approximately 155 miles (250 km).
The average frequency per day from Oslo to Kristiansand is:
  • Around 22 buses per day.
  • Around 11 flights per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Oslo and Kristiansand as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Oslo to Kristiansand:
  • {stationMode_1} mostly depart from Oslo Airport Gardermoen and arrive in Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik.
  • {stationMode_2} mostly depart from Oslo Central Station and arrive in {arrivalStation_2}.
  • {stationMode_3} mostly depart from Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) and arrive in Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon.
  • {stationMode_4} mostly depart from Larvik Revet terminal and arrive in Hirtshals Port.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Oslo to Kristiansand, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Norwegian Air, Sas Airways, regional jet to go to Kristiansand by flight.
  • Travel with Go-Ahead Nordic, Go-Ahead Nordic to go to Kristiansand by train.
  • Travel with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Vy Buss, Nor-Way Bussekspress to go to Kristiansand by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Oslo to Kristiansand with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct flights per day with Norwegian Air, Sas Airways.
  • 4 direct trains per day with Go-Ahead Nordic, Go-Ahead Nordic.
  • 20 direct buses per day with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Vy Buss, Nor-Way Bussekspress.
Omio customers who travel from Oslo to Kristiansand often also extend their vacation to go to Stavanger, Hirtshals, Bergen, Oslo Sandefjord Airport, Torp, Sandefjord. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Kristiansand and these popular destinations at a great price.
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