How to travel from Hamar to Stavanger, Norway

The distance between Hamar and Stavanger is around 429km (266 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 25m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Hamar to Stavanger by train, plane, 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Oslo lufthavn then fly from Oslo (OSL) to Stavanger (SVG).

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    NOK 790($77)
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Train

Take the train to Asker stasjon and then to Stavanger stasjon.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    NOK 1,085($105)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Oslo Tollbugata and then to Stavanger bussterminal.

  • Duration10h 20m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    NOK 975($95)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Stavanger.

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Distance566km (351 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hamar and Stavanger

There are several options for getting from Hamar to Stavanger by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around NOK 790 ($77) and will take around 2h 25m.

The distance between Hamar and Stavanger is around 429km (266 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 369km (229 miles)

It takes around 2h 25m to get from Hamar and Stavanger by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hamar to Stavanger is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx NOK 790 ($77).

The cheapest way to travel between Hamar and Stavanger, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around NOK 790 ($77) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hamar and Stavanger. It typically takes around 9hrs and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hamar to Stavanger. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Asker stasjon. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 9hrs.

Norwegian Railways and Go-Ahead Nordic run train services between Hamar and Stavanger. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 9hrs, 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 Hamar and Stavanger. It typically takes around 10h 20m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Hamar to Stavanger. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Oslo Tollbugata and Oslo bussterminal. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 10h 20m.

Sj Nord, Vy Buss, Nor-Way Bussekspress and Vaernes Ekspressen run regular bus services between Hamar and Stavanger. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 10h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hamar to Stavanger. We recommend that you take the train to Oslo lufthavn then fly from Oslo (OSL) to Stavanger (SVG). instead which will take 2h 25m.

The closest major airport to Stavanger is Stavanger Airport (SVG) (SVG) which is approximately 25km (15 miles) from Stavanger. Haugesund Airport (HAU) (HAU) and Stord Airport (SRP) (SRP) 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 Hamar and Stavanger. The distance is around 566km (351 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hamar to Stavanger is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around NOK 790 ($77).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Hamar and Stavanger

Transport options from Hamar to Stavanger
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
2h 25m
NOK 790($77)
hourly429km (266 miles)
Train + 1 similar
9hrs
NOK 1,085($105)
5 times a day644km (400 miles)
Train via Oslo S9h 5m
NOK 1,105($110)
once daily644km (400 miles)
Bus
10h 20m
NOK 975($95)
every 20 mins714km (443 miles)
Drive
7h 55m
NOK 965($95)
on demand566km (351 miles)

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Airports near Stavanger

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

SVG
Stavanger Airport (SVG)
International Airport
Distance
25km (15 miles) from Stavanger
HAU
Haugesund Airport (HAU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
39km (24 miles) from Stavanger
SRP
Stord Airport (SRP)
Domestic Airport
Distance
83km (52 miles) from Stavanger