The distance between Bodø and Kristiansund is around 748km (465 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 13h 10m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Bodø to Kristiansund by train, ferry, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the bus to Trondheim S and then to Kongens plass.
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Take a ferry to Kristiansund Hurtigrutekai.
Take the train to Trondheim S then take a ferry to Kristiansund hurtigbåtkai.
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There are several options for getting from Bodø to Kristiansund by train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around NOK 360 ($35) and will take around 15h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 13h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 1,740 ($170).
The distance between Bodø and Kristiansund is around 748km (465 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 552km (343 miles)
It takes around 13h 10m to get from Bodø and Kristiansund by train and ferry. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bodø to Kristiansund is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 13h 10m and will set you back approx NOK 1,740 ($170).
The cheapest way to travel between Bodø and Kristiansund, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around NOK 360 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Bodø and Kristiansund. We recommend that you take the train to Trondheim S then take a ferry to Kristiansund hurtigbåtkai. instead which will take 13h 10m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bodø and Kristiansund. It typically takes around 15h 5m and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Bodø to Kristiansund. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Trondheim S. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 15h 5m.
Sj Nord and Trafikanten Møre og Romsdal run regular bus services between Bodø and Kristiansund. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 15h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Bodø and Kristiansund. The ferry typically takes around 1 day 12h and departs twice daily.
Hurtigruten run the ferry services between Bodø and Kristiansund. Ferries run twice daily and take around 1 day 12h on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bodø to Kristiansund. We recommend that you take the train to Trondheim S then take a ferry to Kristiansund hurtigbåtkai. instead which will take 13h 10m.
The closest major airport to Kristiansund is Kristiansund Airport, Kvernberget (KSU) (KSU) which is approximately 18km (11 miles) from Kristiansund. Molde Airport, Aro (MOL) (MOL) and Ålesund Vigra Airport (AES) (AES) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Bodø and Kristiansund. The distance is around 987km (614 miles) by road and it will take around 14h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bodø to Kristiansund is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 13h 10m and will usually cost around NOK 1,740 ($170).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 15h 5m | NOK 360($35) | 4 times a week | 926km (575 miles) |
Ferry | 1 day 12h | NOK 3,280($320) | twice daily | 748km (465 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 13h 10m | NOK 1,740($170) | once daily | 762km (473 miles) |
Drive | 14h 25m | NOK 2,185($215) | on demand | 987km (614 miles) |
Widerøe
Flyr
Norwegian Air Shuttle
AtB
Sj Nord
The following major airports near Kristiansund offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Norway and internationally.