How to travel from Stavanger to Kristiansand

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 lei196.

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

A train is lei56 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Stavanger to Kristiansand costing on average lei252.

A train is lei913 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Stavanger to Kristiansand costing on average lei1109.

A train is lei1216 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stavanger to Kristiansand costing on average lei1413.

The fastest way to travel from Stavanger to Kristiansand is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 40m.

Other travel options to Kristiansand take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 44m.

Bus takes on average 4h 8m.

Ferry takes on average 17h 55m.

The distance from Stavanger to Kristiansand is approximately 99 miles (160 km).

The average frequency per day from Stavanger to Kristiansand is:

• Around 8 flights per day.
• 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.

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 Station and arrive in {arrivalStation_2}.
• {stationMode_3} mostly depart from Stavanger, Bussterminal and arrive in Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon.
• {stationMode_4} mostly depart from Stavanger (Risavika Utenriksterminal) and arrive in Kristiansand Ferry Terminal.

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 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.
• Travel with Norwegian Air Shuttle to go to Kristiansand by flight.

Yes, there are direct services available from Stavanger to Kristiansand with the following travel companies:

• 5 direct buses per day with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus.
• 6 direct trains per day with Go-Ahead Nordic.
• 1 direct ferries per day with Fjord Line.

Omio customers who travel from Stavanger to Kristiansand often also extend their vacation to go to Oslo, Hirtshals, Bergen, Copenhagen, Oslo Sandefjord Airport, Torp. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Kristiansand and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Kristiansand to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Kristiansand, you can visit the Sørlandets Kunstmuseum for contemporary art, enjoy a boat tour around the archipelago, or attend an event at Kilden Performing Arts Centre. Relax at Bystranda, the city's beach, or explore the Agder Natural History Museum. Don't miss Kristiansand Dyrepark, Kristiansand Cathedral, Fiskebrygga, Odderøya, and the charming Posebyen district.

Two to three days is ideal to explore Kristiansand's main attractions, including the Kristiansand Zoo, city beaches, and local museums.