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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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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$40 Average price Cheapest | $41 Average price |
3h 42m Average total duration Fastest 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration 3h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Stavanger to Kristiansand:
A train is $0.89 (€0.71) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Stavanger to Kristiansand costing on average $41 (€32).
A train is $112 (€90) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stavanger to Kristiansand costing on average $152 (€122).
A train is $156 (€125) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Stavanger to Kristiansand costing on average $196 (€157).
Other travel options to Kristiansand take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 52m.
Flight takes on average 5h 50m.
Ferry takes on average 16h 40m.
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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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
F58:47 AM2h56Stavanger Station11:43 AMKristiansand$391One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
F58:47 AM2h56Stavanger Station11:43 AMKristiansand$391One-way0 transfers
Fastest
F58:47 AM2h56Stavanger Station11:43 AMKristiansand$391One-way0 transfers
Other options
F512:34 PM3h11Stavanger Station3:45 PMKristiansand$391One-way0 transfers
F56:32 AM3h10Stavanger Station9:42 AMKristiansand$391One-way0 transfers
F54:04 PM3h32Stavanger Station7:36 PMKristiansand$391One-way0 transfers
F510:16 AM4h00Stavanger Station2:16 PMKristiansand$391One-way0 transfers
VY1908:00 AM3h34Stavanger, Bussterminal11:34 AMKristiansand, Rutebilstasjon$481One-way0 transfers
VY19010:00 AM3h34Stavanger, Bussterminal1:34 PMKristiansand, Rutebilstasjon$481One-way0 transfers
Fjord Line8:30 PM16h55Stavanger (Risavika Utenriksterminal)1:25 PMKristiansand Ferry Terminal$2951One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Stavanger to Kristiansand:
A train is $0.89 (€0.71) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Stavanger to Kristiansand costing on average $41 (€32).
A train is $112 (€90) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stavanger to Kristiansand costing on average $152 (€122).
A train is $156 (€125) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Stavanger to Kristiansand costing on average $196 (€157).
Other travel options to Kristiansand take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 52m.
Flight takes on average 5h 50m.
Ferry takes on average 16h 40m.
- 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.
- Travel with Go-Ahead Nordic, Go-Ahead Nordic to go to Kristiansand by train.
- Travel with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Vy Buss, Nor-Way Bussekspress to go to Kristiansand by bus.
- 6 direct trains per day with Go-Ahead Nordic, Go-Ahead Nordic.
- 5 direct buses per day with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Vy Buss, Nor-Way Bussekspress.
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