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Compare train, bus, 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 €12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 52m. 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 €12, and a train costs an average of €14.
Distance: 95 miles (153 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€31 Average price | €27 Average price Cheapest |
3h 22m Average total duration Fastest 2h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 12m Average total duration 3h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Sandnes 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 Sandnes to Kristiansand.
There are 2 ways to get from Sandnes to Kristiansand: train or bus.
The cheapest way to travel between Sandnes and Kristiansand is a bus with an average price of $11 (€10).
This is compared to other travel options from Sandnes to Kristiansand:
Taking a bus costs $4 (€4) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $15 (€14).
The quickest way to travel from Sandnes to Kristiansand is by train, which takes on average 2 h 41 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 3 h 20 min of travel time.
Kristiansand is approximately 95 miles (153 km) away from Sandnes.
The average frequency per day from Sandnes to Kristiansand is:
- Around 5 buses per day.
- 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Sandnes to Kristiansand as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Sandnes to Kristiansand:
- Buses mostly depart from Sandnes, Ruten and arrive in Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon.
- Trains mostly depart from Sandnes Sentrum and arrive in Kristiansand Station.
The following travel companies offer services from Sandnes to Kristiansand:
- Travel with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Nor-Way Bussekspress or Vy Buss to go to Kristiansand by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find FlixBus Sandnes to Kristiansand tickets on Omio for $11 (€10).
- Travel with Go-Ahead Nordic to go to Kristiansand by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Go-Ahead Nordic Sandnes to Kristiansand tickets on Omio for $15 (€14).
Yes, there are direct routes from Sandnes to Kristiansand with the following travel companies:
- You can find 5 direct buses per day to take to Kristiansand with FlixBus, Nor-Way Bussekspress or Vy Buss.
- You can find 6 direct trains per day to take to Kristiansand with Go-Ahead Nordic.
Direct services to Kristiansand tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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