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Compare train, bus, and ferry 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 $17. 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 $17, and a train costs an average of $19.
Distance: 95 miles (153 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$37 Average price | $29 Average price Cheapest | $78 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 25m Average total duration Fastest 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 59m Average total duration 3h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Sandnes to Kristiansand:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sandnes to Kristiansand costing on average $37 (€30).
A bus is $172 (€141) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Sandnes to Kristiansand costing on average $201 (€165).
Other travel options to Kristiansand take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 29m.
Ferry takes on average 17h 4m.
Travel optionsfrom Sandnes to Kristiansand
How to get from Sandnes to Kristiansand by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Sandnes to Kristiansand is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus12:47 PM3h38Sandnes, Ruten4:25 PMKristiansand, Rutebilstasjon$261One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus12:47 PM3h38Sandnes, Ruten4:25 PMKristiansand, Rutebilstasjon$261One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- F59:01 AM2h42Sandnes Sentrum11:43 AMKristiansand$581One-way0 transfers
Other options
- F56:46 AM2h56Sandnes Sentrum9:42 AMKristiansand$391One-way0 transfers
- F512:48 PM2h57Sandnes Sentrum3:45 PMKristiansand$421One-way0 transfers
- F54:18 PM3h18Sandnes Sentrum7:36 PMKristiansand$421One-way0 transfers
- VY19010:20 AM3h14Sandnes, Ruten1:34 PMKristiansand, Rutebilstasjon$431One-way0 transfers
- VY1908:55 PM3h07Sandnes, Ruten12:02 AMKristiansand, Rutebilstasjon$481One-way0 transfers
- VY1908:20 AM3h14Sandnes, Ruten11:34 AMKristiansand, Rutebilstasjon$481One-way0 transfers
Fjord Line8:30 PM16h55Stavanger (Risavika Utenriksterminal)1:25 PMKristiansand Ferry Terminal$2771One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Sandnes to Kristiansand:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sandnes to Kristiansand costing on average $37 (€30).
A bus is $172 (€141) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Sandnes to Kristiansand costing on average $201 (€165).
Other travel options to Kristiansand take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 29m.
Ferry takes on average 17h 4m.
- 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, and ferry 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 Kristiansand Ferry Terminal.
- Travel with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Vy Buss to go to Kristiansand by bus.
- Travel with Go-Ahead Nordic, Go-Ahead Nordic to go to Kristiansand by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Vy Buss.
- 6 direct trains per day with Go-Ahead Nordic.
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