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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$40

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$41

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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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30m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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0.2 - 0.4kg

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Go-Ahead Nordic

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Vy Bus4You

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Stavanger to Kristiansand is a train with an average price of $40 (€32).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Stavanger to Kristiansand is by train with an average journey time of 3h 12m.

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.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 4 ways to travel between Stavanger and Kristiansand including taking a train, bus, ferry, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Stavanger to Kristiansand among Omio's users.

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from Stavanger to Kristiansand

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

Our recommendation

train

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
    8:47 AM2h56
    Stavanger Station
    11:43 AMKristiansand
    $391One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Go-Ahead NordicF5
    8:47 AM2h56
    Stavanger Station
    11:43 AMKristiansand
    $391One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Go-Ahead NordicF5
    8:47 AM2h56
    Stavanger Station
    11:43 AMKristiansand
    $391One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Go-Ahead NordicF5
    12:34 PM3h11
    Stavanger Station
    3:45 PMKristiansand
    $391One-way
    0 transfers
  • Go-Ahead NordicF5
    6:32 AM3h10
    Stavanger Station
    9:42 AMKristiansand
    $391One-way
    0 transfers
  • Go-Ahead NordicF5
    4:04 PM3h32
    Stavanger Station
    7:36 PMKristiansand
    $391One-way
    0 transfers
  • Go-Ahead NordicF5
    10:16 AM4h00
    Stavanger Station
    2:16 PMKristiansand
    $391One-way
    0 transfers
  • Vy Bus4YouVY190
    8:00 AM3h34
    Stavanger, Bussterminal
    11:34 AMKristiansand, Rutebilstasjon
    $481One-way
    0 transfers
  • Vy Bus4YouVY190
    10:00 AM3h34
    Stavanger, Bussterminal
    1:34 PMKristiansand, Rutebilstasjon
    $481One-way
    0 transfers
  • Fjord LineFjord Line
    8:30 PM16h55
    Stavanger (Risavika Utenriksterminal)
    1:25 PMKristiansand Ferry Terminal
    $2951One-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 $40 (€32).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Stavanger to Kristiansand is by train with an average journey time of 3h 12m.

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.

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.

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