How to travel from Stavanger to Kristiansand

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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 prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 12m. 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 train costs an average of $19, and a bus costs an average of $19.

Distance: 99 miles (160 km)

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$39

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$40

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3h 42m

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3h 12m

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30m

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4h 22m

Average total duration

3h 52m

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0.2 - 0.4kg

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from Stavanger to Kristiansand

How to get from Stavanger to Kristiansand by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Stavanger to Kristiansand is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Go-Ahead NordicF5
10:16AM3h15
Stavanger Station
01:31PMKristiansand
$351One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Go-Ahead NordicF5
10:16AM3h15
Stavanger Station
01:31PMKristiansand
$351One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Go-Ahead NordicF5
08:47AM2h56
Stavanger Station
11:43AMKristiansand
$401One-way
0 transfers

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Go-Ahead NordicF5
04:20AM3h22
Stavanger Station
07:42AMKristiansand
$351One-way
0 transfers
Go-Ahead NordicF5
12:34PM3h11
Stavanger Station
03:45PMKristiansand
$561One-way
0 transfers
Go-Ahead NordicF5
04:04PM3h32
Stavanger Station
07:36PMKristiansand
$521One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
12:25PM4h00
Stavanger, Bussterminal
04:25PMKristiansand, Rutebilstasjon
$371One-way
0 transfers
Vy Bus4YouVY190
07:00AM3h34
Stavanger, Bussterminal
10:34AMKristiansand, Rutebilstasjon
$431One-way
0 transfers
Vy Bus4YouVY190
10:00AM3h34
Stavanger, Bussterminal
01:34PMKristiansand, Rutebilstasjon
$561One-way
0 transfers
Fjord LineFjord Line
08:30PM16h55
Stavanger (Risavika Utenriksterminal)
01:25PMKristiansand Ferry Terminal
$2111One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Stavanger 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 Stavanger to Kristiansand.

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There are 4 options to travel between Stavanger and Kristiansand including taking a train, bus, ferry, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Stavanger to Kristiansand is a train with an average price of $19 (€15).

This is compared to other travel options from Stavanger to Kristiansand:

A train is $0.01 (€0.01) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Stavanger to Kristiansand costing on average $19 (€15).

A train is $82 (€67) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stavanger to Kristiansand costing on average $101 (€82).

A train is $145 (€118) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Stavanger to Kristiansand costing on average $164 (€133).

The fastest way to travel from Stavanger to Kristiansand is by train with an average journey time of 2h 56m.

Other travel options to Kristiansand take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 23m.

Flight takes on average 2h 15m.

Ferry takes on average 13h 40m.

The distance from Stavanger to Kristiansand is approximately 99 miles (160 km).
The average frequency per day from Stavanger to Kristiansand is:
  • 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 Stavanger and Kristiansand as scheduled services by train, bus, ferry, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Stavanger to Kristiansand:
  • {stationMode_1} mostly depart from Stavanger Airport and arrive in Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik.
  • {stationMode_2} mostly depart from Stavanger (Risavika Utenriksterminal) and arrive in Hirtshals Port.
  • {stationMode_3} mostly depart from Stavanger Station and arrive in {arrivalStation_3}.
  • {stationMode_4} mostly depart from Stavanger, Bussterminal and arrive in Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Stavanger to Kristiansand, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Vy Buss, Nor-Way Bussekspress to go to Kristiansand by bus.
  • Travel with Go-Ahead Nordic, Go-Ahead Nordic to go to Kristiansand by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Stavanger to Kristiansand with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct buses per day with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Vy Buss, Nor-Way Bussekspress.
  • 6 direct trains per day with Go-Ahead Nordic, Go-Ahead Nordic.
Omio customers who travel from Stavanger to Kristiansand often also extend their vacation to go to Oslo, Hirtshals, Bergen, Oslo Sandefjord Airport, Torp, Sandefjord. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Kristiansand and these popular destinations at a great price.
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