How to travel from Hammerfest to Kristiansand, Norway
The distance between Hammerfest and Kristiansand is around 1,609km (1,000 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 15m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Hammerfest to Kristiansand by plane, ferry, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Kristiansand → Hammerfest if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Hammerfest (HFT) to Kristiansand (KRS).
- Duration4h 15m
- Flight time3h 45m
- Typical costNOK 7,725($755)
Widerøe
+ 1 others2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Bodø Hurtigrutekai then take the train to Trondheim S, Oslo lufthavn stasjon then Asker stasjon and then to Kristiansand stasjon.
- Duration2 days 10h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costNOK 4,880($475)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Drive
Drive to Kristiansand.
- Duration1 day 4h
- Distance2,217km (1,378 miles)
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hammerfest and Kristiansand
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Hammerfest to Kristiansand by plane, ferry, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which costs around NOK 1,990 ($195) and will take around 1 day 19h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 7,725 ($755).
The distance between Hammerfest and Kristiansand is around 1,609km (1,000 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,572km (977 miles)
It takes around 4h 15m to get from Hammerfest and Kristiansand by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 4h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Hammerfest to Kristiansand is to fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx NOK 7,725 ($755).
The cheapest way to travel between Hammerfest and Kristiansand, if you exclude driving, is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around NOK 1,990 ($195) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Hammerfest and Kristiansand. We recommend that you fly from Hammerfest (HFT) to Kristiansand (KRS). instead which will take 4h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Hammerfest and Kristiansand. We recommend that you fly from Hammerfest (HFT) to Kristiansand (KRS). instead which will take 4h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Hammerfest and Kristiansand. Flights depart from Hammerfest (HFT) and arrive at Kristiansand (KRS) - via Tromso (TOS). The flight takes around 3h 45m.
There is no direct flight from Hammerfest to Kristiansand. There is however a flight that goes via Tromso (TOS) and Bergen (BGO). This services will take at least 4h 15m (not including layover time).
The flight from Hammerfest to Kristiansand typically takes around 3h 45m. Flights depart from Hammerfest (HFT) and and arrive into Kristiansand (KRS).
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 Hammerfest and Kristiansand. The distance is around 2,217km (1,378 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 4h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hammerfest to Kristiansand is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around NOK 7,725 ($755).
Compare travel optionsbetween Hammerfest and Kristiansand
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 4h 15m | NOK 7,725($755) | hourly | 1,734km (1,078 miles) |
| Ferry and Plane | 4h 55m | NOK 4,500($440) | twice daily | 1,609km (1,000 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 6h 50m | NOK 6,240($610) | every 4 hours | 1,823km (1,133 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 2 days 10h | NOK 4,880($475) | once a week | 2,067km (1,284 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 1 day 19h | NOK 1,990($195) | 6 times a week | 2,717km (1,688 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 4h | NOK 4,890($475) | on demand | 2,217km (1,378 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Hammerfest and Kristiansand
Train operators
Go-Ahead Norge AS
Vy Nattåg
Sj Nord
Airlines
Widerøe
Norwegian Air Shuttle
Flyr
Ferry operators
Bus companies
Troms Fylkestrafikk
Airports near Kristiansand
The following major airports near Kristiansand offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Norway and internationally.
Kristiansand Airport (KRS)
- Distance
- 8km (5 miles) from Kristiansand
Stavanger Airport (SVG)
- Distance
- 160km (99 miles) from Kristiansand
Bergen Airport (BGO)
- Distance
- 286km (177 miles) from Kristiansand