How to travel from Fredrikstad to Kristiansand, Norway

The distance between Fredrikstad and Kristiansand is around 388km (241 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 50m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Fredrikstad to Kristiansand by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out KristiansandFredrikstad if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Oslo S and then to Oslo lufthavn stasjon then fly from Oslo (OSL) to Kristiansand (KRS).

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    NOK 1,240($120)
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Train

Take the train to Oslo S and then to Kristiansand stasjon.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    NOK 705($69)
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Bus

Take the bus to Oslo bussterminal and then to Kristiansand rutebilstasjon.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    NOK 890($87)
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Vy Buss

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Drive

Drive to Kristiansand.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Distance388km (241 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Fredrikstad and Kristiansand

There are several options for getting from Fredrikstad to Kristiansand by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around NOK 705 ($69) and will take around 5h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 1,240 ($120).

The distance between Fredrikstad and Kristiansand is around 388km (241 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 202km (126 miles)

It takes around 5h 40m to get from Fredrikstad and Kristiansand by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Fredrikstad to Kristiansand is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx NOK 1,240 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Fredrikstad and Kristiansand, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around NOK 705 ($69) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Fredrikstad and Kristiansand. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Fredrikstad to Kristiansand. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Oslo S. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 40m.

Norwegian Railways and Go-Ahead Nordic run train services between Fredrikstad and Kristiansand. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 5h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Fredrikstad and Kristiansand. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Fredrikstad to Kristiansand. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Oslo bussterminal. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 40m.

Vy Buss, Nor-Way Bussekspress and Vaernes Ekspressen run regular bus services between Fredrikstad and Kristiansand. Buses run every 3 hours and take around 5h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Fredrikstad to Kristiansand. We recommend that you take the train to Oslo S and then to Oslo lufthavn stasjon then fly from Oslo (OSL) to Kristiansand (KRS). instead which will take 2h 50m.

The closest major airport to Kristiansand is Kristiansand Airport (KRS) (KRS) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Kristiansand. Stavanger Airport (SVG) (SVG) and Bergen Airport (BGO) (BGO) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Fredrikstad and Kristiansand. The distance is around 388km (241 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Fredrikstad to Kristiansand is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around NOK 890 ($87).

How do I get from Fredrikstad to Kristiansand

Compare travel optionsbetween Fredrikstad and Kristiansand

Transport options from Fredrikstad to Kristiansand
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
2h 50m
NOK 1,240($120)
hourly431km (268 miles)
Train
5h 40m
NOK 705($69)
5 times a day397km (247 miles)
Bus
5h 40m
NOK 890($87)
every 3 hours424km (264 miles)
Drive
4h 45m
NOK 665($65)
on demand388km (241 miles)

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Airports near Kristiansand

The following major airports near Kristiansand offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Norway and internationally.

KRS
Kristiansand Airport (KRS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Kristiansand
SVG
Stavanger Airport (SVG)
International Airport
Distance
160km (99 miles) from Kristiansand
BGO
Bergen Airport (BGO)
International Airport
Distance
286km (177 miles) from Kristiansand