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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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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
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$45 Average price Cheapest | $62 Average price | $164 Average price |
4h 47m Average total duration 4h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 56m Average total duration 4h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Travel optionsfrom Oslo to Kristiansand
How to get from Oslo to Kristiansand by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Oslo to Kristiansand is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus9:30 AM4h15Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal)1:45 PMKristiansand, Rutebilstasjon$541One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
F510:25 PM5h05Oslo Central Station3:30 AMKristiansand$361One-way0 transfers
Fastest
DY28010:25 PM0h50Oslo Airport Gardermoen11:15 PMKristiansand Airport, Kjevik$1861One-way0 transfers
Other options
F57:25 AM4h26Oslo Central Station11:51 AMKristiansand$531One-way0 transfers
F511:25 AM4h28Oslo Central Station3:53 PMKristiansand$641One-way0 transfers
F53:23 PM4h28Oslo Central Station7:51 PMKristiansand$591One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:30 AM4h15Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal)12:45 PMKristiansand, Rutebilstasjon$541One-way0 transfers
VY1909:00 AM4h18Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal)1:18 PMKristiansand, Rutebilstasjon$571One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:20 AM4h25Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal)11:45 AMKristiansand, Rutebilstasjon$611One-way0 transfers
SK22710:10 PM0h50Oslo Airport Gardermoen11:00 PMKristiansand Airport, Kjevik$2121One-way0 transfers
DY2763:45 PM0h50Oslo Airport Gardermoen4:35 PMKristiansand Airport, Kjevik$2381One-way0 transfers
SK2154:00 PM0h50Oslo Airport Gardermoen4:50 PMKristiansand Airport, Kjevik$3851One-way0 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.

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).
Other travel options to Kristiansand take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 7m.
Train takes on average 4h 26m.
- 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.
- {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.
- 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.
- 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.
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