How to travel from Fredrikstad to Kristiansund, Norway

The distance between Fredrikstad and Kristiansund is around 509km (317 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 30m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Fredrikstad to Kristiansund by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out KristiansundFredrikstad 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 Kristiansund (KSU).

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    NOK 2,100($205)
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Bus

Take the bus to Oslo lufthavn, Lillehammer skysstasjon then Oppdal skysstasjon and then to Kongens plass.

  • Duration10h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    NOK 1,485($145)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Oslo S and then to Oppdal stasjon then take the bus to Kongens plass.

  • Duration9h 15m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    NOK 1,170($115)
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Drive

Drive to Kristiansund.

  • Duration8h 55m
  • Distance653km (406 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Fredrikstad and Kristiansund

There are several options for getting from Fredrikstad to Kristiansund by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around NOK 1,170 ($115) and will take around 9h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 2,100 ($205).

The distance between Fredrikstad and Kristiansund is around 509km (317 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 482km (300 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Fredrikstad and Kristiansund by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Fredrikstad to Kristiansund is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx NOK 2,100 ($205).

The cheapest way to travel between Fredrikstad and Kristiansund, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around NOK 1,170 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Fredrikstad and Kristiansund. We recommend that you take the train to Oslo S and then to Oslo lufthavn stasjon then fly from Oslo (OSL) to Kristiansund (KSU). instead which will take 2h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Fredrikstad and Kristiansund. It typically takes around 10h 35m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Fredrikstad to Kristiansund. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Oslo lufthavn, Lillehammer skysstasjon and Oppdal skysstasjon. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 10h 35m.

Vy Buss and Trafikanten Møre og Romsdal run regular bus services between Fredrikstad and Kristiansund. Buses run twice daily and take around 10h 35m 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 Kristiansund. We recommend that you take the train to Oslo S and then to Oslo lufthavn stasjon then fly from Oslo (OSL) to Kristiansund (KSU). instead which will take 2h 30m.

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Fredrikstad and Kristiansund. The distance is around 653km (406 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Fredrikstad to Kristiansund is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around NOK 2,100 ($205).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Fredrikstad and Kristiansund

Transport options from Fredrikstad to Kristiansund
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
2h 30m
NOK 2,100($205)
hourly509km (317 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus3h 40m
NOK 1,680($165)
hourly550km (342 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
10h 35m
NOK 1,485($145)
twice daily702km (436 miles)
Bus via Oslo bussterminal10h 55m
NOK 1,260($125)
once daily688km (427 miles)
Train and Bus
9h 15m
NOK 1,170($115)
every 20 mins650km (404 miles)
Drive
8h 55m
NOK 1,445($140)
on demand653km (406 miles)

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Airports near Kristiansund

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

KSU
Kristiansund Airport, Kvernberget (KSU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
18km (11 miles) from Kristiansund
MOL
Molde Airport, Aro (MOL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
54km (34 miles) from Kristiansund
AES
Ålesund Vigra Airport (AES)
International Airport
Distance
103km (64 miles) from Kristiansund