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Compare train, bus, ferry, and flight for Sandnes to Kristiansand
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sandnes to Kristiansand among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 55m. 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 $15, and a train costs an average of $18.
Distance: 95 miles (153 km)
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$35 Average price | $29 Average price Cheapest |
3h 25m Average total duration Fastest 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration 3h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Sandnes to Kristiansand by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Sandnes to Kristiansand is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Sandnes to Kristiansand:
A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sandnes to Kristiansand costing on average $18 (€14).
A bus is $131 (€106) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sandnes to Kristiansand costing on average $146 (€118).
A bus is $134 (€108) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Sandnes to Kristiansand costing on average $148 (€120).
Other travel options to Kristiansand take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 10m.
Flight takes on average 9h 25m.
Ferry takes on average 13h 40m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 5 flights per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 1 ferries per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sandnes and Kristiansand as scheduled services by train, bus, ferry, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- {stationMode_1} mostly depart from Stavanger Airport and arrive in Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik.
- {stationMode_2} mostly depart from Sandnes Sentrum and arrive in {arrivalStation_2}.
- {stationMode_3} mostly depart from Sandnes, Ruten and arrive in Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon.
- {stationMode_4} mostly depart from Stavanger (Risavika Utenriksterminal) and arrive in Hirtshals Port.
- 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.
- 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.
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