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.
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 Kristiansand → Fredrikstad if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Oslo S and then to Oslo lufthavn stasjon then fly from Oslo (OSL) to Kristiansand (KRS).
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Take the train to Oslo S and then to Kristiansand stasjon.
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Take the bus to Oslo bussterminal and then to Kristiansand rutebilstasjon.
Vy Buss
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane | 2h 50m | NOK 1,240($120) | hourly | 431km (268 miles) |
Train | 5h 40m | NOK 705($69) | 5 times a day | 397km (247 miles) |
Bus | 5h 40m | NOK 890($87) | every 3 hours | 424km (264 miles) |
Drive | 4h 45m | NOK 665($65) | on demand | 388km (241 miles) |
Vy Buss
Nor-Way Bussekspress
Vaernes Ekspressen
Norwegian Air Shuttle
Flytoget
The following major airports near Kristiansand offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Norway and internationally.