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 $83.

Distance: 155 miles (250 km)

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Driving

$49

Average price

Cheapest

$64

Average price

$203

Average price

$104

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

4h 48m

Average total duration

4h 18m

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30m

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4h 53m

Average total duration

4h 23m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 23m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 23m

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3h 0m

Additional time*

3h 41m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.7 - 1.5kg

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Go-Ahead Nordic

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Norwegian Air Shuttle

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

The cheapest way to travel from Oslo to Kristiansand is a bus with an average price of $49 (€40).

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

A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oslo to Kristiansand costing on average $64 (€52).

A bus is $154 (€127) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Oslo to Kristiansand costing on average $203 (€167).

The fastest way to travel from Oslo to Kristiansand is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 23m.

Other travel options to Kristiansand take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 18m.

Train takes on average 4h 23m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Oslo and Kristiansand including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Oslo to Kristiansand among Omio's users.

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from Oslo to Kristiansand

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

Our recommendation

bus

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
    8:30 AM4h15
    Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal)
    12:45 PMKristiansand, Rutebilstasjon
    $501One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:30 AM4h15
    Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal)
    12:45 PMKristiansand, Rutebilstasjon
    $501One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Sas AirwaysSK223
    10:30 PM0h50
    Oslo Airport Gardermoen
    11:20 PMKristiansand Airport, Kjevik
    $2271One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Go-Ahead NordicF5
    10:23 PM5h07
    Oslo Central Station
    3:30 AMKristiansand
    $571One-way
    0 transfers
  • Go-Ahead NordicF5
    9:25 PM4h43
    Oslo Central Station
    2:08 AMKristiansand
    $861One-way
    0 transfers
  • Go-Ahead NordicF5
    5:23 PM5h06
    Oslo Central Station
    10:29 PMKristiansand
    $861One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:30 AM4h15
    Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal)
    1:45 PMKristiansand, Rutebilstasjon
    $631One-way
    0 transfers
  • Vy Bus4YouVY190
    7:00 PM4h18
    Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal)
    11:18 PMKristiansand, Rutebilstasjon
    $651One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:00 PM4h15
    Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal)
    7:15 PMKristiansand, Rutebilstasjon
    $671One-way
    0 transfers
  • Norwegian Air ShuttleDY276
    2:50 PM0h50
    Oslo Airport Gardermoen
    3:40 PMKristiansand Airport, Kjevik
    $2861One-way
    0 transfers
  • Sas AirwaysSK221
    3:45 PM0h50
    Oslo Airport Gardermoen
    4:35 PMKristiansand Airport, Kjevik
    $2921One-way
    0 transfers
  • Sas AirwaysSK1477 · SK2986
    7:20 PM18h55
    Oslo Airport Gardermoen
    2:15 PMKristiansand Airport, Kjevik
    $9011One-way
    1 transfer

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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 $49 (€40).

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

A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oslo to Kristiansand costing on average $64 (€52).

A bus is $154 (€127) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Oslo to Kristiansand costing on average $203 (€167).

The fastest way to travel from Oslo to Kristiansand is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 23m.

Other travel options to Kristiansand take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 18m.

Train takes on average 4h 23m.

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 14 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 Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Vy Buss, Nor-Way Bussekspress to go to Kristiansand by bus.
  • Travel with Go-Ahead Nordic, Go-Ahead Nordic to go to Kristiansand by train.
  • Travel with Norwegian Air Shuttle, Sas Airways, regional jet to go to Kristiansand by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Oslo to Kristiansand with the following travel companies:
  • 20 direct buses per day with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Vy Buss, Nor-Way Bussekspress.
  • 4 direct trains per day with Go-Ahead Nordic, Go-Ahead Nordic.
  • 4 direct flights per day with Norwegian Air Shuttle, Sas Airways.
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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