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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 train, with an average ticket price of zł 166 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 30m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of zł 166, while a ferry costs an average of zł 1,013.
Distance: 95 miles (153 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
zł 166 Average price Cheapest | zł 215 Average price | zł 1,013 Average price | zł 304 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 30m Average total duration Fastest 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 47m Average total duration 3h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 55m Average total duration 16h 55m Onboard + 1h 0m 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 | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular ferry company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Sandnes to Kristiansand
Compare the available ways to get from Sandnes to Kristiansand, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Sandnes to Kristiansand:
A train is zł 49 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Sandnes to Kristiansand costing on average zł 215.
A train is zł 848 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Sandnes to Kristiansand costing on average zł 1,013.
Other travel options to Kristiansand take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 47m.
Ferry takes on average 17h 55m.
The journey is about 1m faster (3h 0m by train vs 3h 1m by car) and roughly zł 138 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (zł 166 vs zł 304). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
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 PM 3h38 Sandnes, Ruten 4:25 PM Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon zł 87 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
12:47 PM 3h38 Sandnes, Ruten 4:25 PM Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon zł 87 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- F5
7:50 PM 2h47 Sandnes Sentrum 10:37 PM Kristiansand zł 191 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- F5
10:31 PM 3h04 Sandnes Sentrum 1:35 AM Kristiansand zł 145 1 One-way 0 transfers - F5
4:34 AM 3h08 Sandnes Sentrum 7:42 AM Kristiansand zł 145 1 One-way 0 transfers - F5
6:46 AM 2h56 Sandnes Sentrum 9:42 AM Kristiansand zł 160 1 One-way 0 transfers
VY1907:20 AM 3h14 Sandnes, Ruten 10:34 AM Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon zł 198 1 One-way 0 transfers- VY190
6:35 PM 3h10 Sandnes, Ruten 9:45 PM Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon zł 217 1 One-way 0 transfers - VY190
10:20 AM 3h14 Sandnes, Ruten 1:34 PM Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon zł 235 1 One-way 0 transfers
- Fjord Line
8:30 PM 16h55 Stavanger (Risavika Utenriksterminal) 1:25 PM Kristiansand Ferry Terminal zł 815 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Sandnes to Kristiansand:
A train is zł 49 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Sandnes to Kristiansand costing on average zł 215.
A train is zł 848 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Sandnes to Kristiansand costing on average zł 1,013.
Other travel options to Kristiansand take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 47m.
Ferry takes on average 17h 55m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 4 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 Sandnes, Ruten and arrive in Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon.
- {stationMode_2} mostly depart from Sandnes Sentrum and arrive in {arrivalStation_2}.
- {stationMode_3} mostly depart from Stavanger (Risavika Utenriksterminal) and arrive in Kristiansand Ferry Terminal.
- Travel with Vy Bus4You, Vy Express Norway, FlixBus to go to Kristiansand by bus.
- Travel with Go-Ahead Nordic to go to Kristiansand by train.
- Travel with Fjord Line to go to Kristiansand by ferry.
- 4 direct buses per day with Vy Bus4You, Vy Express Norway, FlixBus.
- 5 direct trains per day with Go-Ahead Nordic.
- 1 direct ferries per day with Fjord Line.
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