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Compare train, bus, ferry, and flight for Stavanger to Kristiansand
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stavanger to Kristiansand among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $42 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 44m. 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 $42, while a ferry costs an average of $236.
Distance: 99 miles (160 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Ferry |
|---|---|---|
$42 Average price Cheapest | $54 Average price | $236 Average price |
3h 44m Average total duration Fastest 3h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 7m Average total duration 3h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 55m Average total duration 16h 55m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular ferry company |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Stavanger to Kristiansand
Compare the available ways to get from Stavanger to Kristiansand, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Stavanger to Kristiansand:
A train is $13 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Stavanger to Kristiansand costing on average $54.
A train is $195 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Stavanger to Kristiansand costing on average $236.
Other travel options to Kristiansand take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 7m.
Ferry takes on average 17h 55m.
Travel optionsfrom Stavanger to Kristiansand
How to get from Stavanger to Kristiansand by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Stavanger to Kristiansand is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus12:25 PM 4h00 Stavanger, Bussterminal 4:25 PM Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon $33 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
12:25 PM 4h00 Stavanger, Bussterminal 4:25 PM Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon $33 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- F5
7:36 PM 3h01 Stavanger Station 10:37 PM Kristiansand $42 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- F5
10:15 PM 3h20 Stavanger Station 1:35 AM Kristiansand $38 1 One-way 0 transfers - F5
6:32 AM 3h10 Stavanger Station 9:42 AM Kristiansand $46 1 One-way 0 transfers - F5
12:34 PM 3h11 Stavanger Station 3:45 PM Kristiansand $46 1 One-way 0 transfers
VY1906:15 PM 3h30 Stavanger, Bussterminal 9:45 PM Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon $50 1 One-way 0 transfers- VY190
12:30 AM 3h34 Stavanger, Bussterminal 4:04 AM Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon $50 1 One-way 0 transfers - VY190
7:00 AM 3h34 Stavanger, Bussterminal 10:34 AM Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon $54 1 One-way 0 transfers
- Fjord Line
8:30 PM 16h55 Stavanger (Risavika Utenriksterminal) 1:25 PM Kristiansand Ferry Terminal $215 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Stavanger to Kristiansand:
A train is $13 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Stavanger to Kristiansand costing on average $54.
A train is $195 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Stavanger to Kristiansand costing on average $236.
Other travel options to Kristiansand take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 7m.
Ferry takes on average 17h 55m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 1 ferries per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Stavanger and Kristiansand as scheduled services by train, bus, ferry, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- 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.
- 5 direct buses per day with Vy Bus4You, Vy Express Norway, FlixBus.
- 6 direct trains per day with Go-Ahead Nordic.
- 1 direct ferries per day with Fjord Line.
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