The distance between Hell and Kristiansand is around 818km (508 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 10h 55m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Hell to Kristiansand by 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 → Hell if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Oslo S and then to Kristiansand stasjon.
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Take the bus to Oslo Tollbugata and then to Kristiansand rutebilstasjon.
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There are several options for getting from Hell to Kristiansand by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around NOK 675 ($66) and will take around 13h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 10h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 1,425 ($140).
The distance between Hell and Kristiansand is around 818km (508 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 610km (379 miles)
It takes around 12h 10m to get from Hell and Kristiansand by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Hell to Kristiansand is to drive which takes around 10h 55m and will set you back approx NOK 1,425 ($140).
The cheapest way to travel between Hell and Kristiansand, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around NOK 675 ($66) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Hell and Kristiansand. It typically takes around 12h 10m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Hell to Kristiansand. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Heimdal stasjon and Oslo S. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 12h 10m.
Sj Nord and Go-Ahead Nordic run train services between Hell and Kristiansand. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 12h 10m, 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 Hell and Kristiansand. It typically takes around 13h 45m and departs 6 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Hell to Kristiansand. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Trondheim S, Oslo Tollbugata and Oslo bussterminal. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 13h 45m.
Sj Nord, Vy Buss, Nor-Way Bussekspress and Vaernes Ekspressen run regular bus services between Hell and Kristiansand. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 13h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hell to Kristiansand. We recommend that you take the train to Oslo S and then to Kristiansand stasjon. instead which will take 12h 10m.
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 Hell and Kristiansand. The distance is around 834km (518 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hell to Kristiansand is to take the train which takes, on average, 12h 10m and will usually cost around NOK 1,570 ($155).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 12h 10m | NOK 1,570($155) | every 20 mins | 818km (508 miles) |
Train via Oslo S | 12h 40m | NOK 1,570($155) | 6 times a week | 818km (508 miles) |
Bus | 13h 45m | NOK 675($66) | 6 times a week | 931km (578 miles) |
Drive | 10h 55m | NOK 1,425($140) | on demand | 834km (518 miles) |
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Norwegian Air Shuttle
Vy Buss
Nor-Way Bussekspress
Vaernes Ekspressen
The following major airports near Kristiansand offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Norway and internationally.