How to travel from Kristiansand to Dombås, Norway

The distance between Kristiansand and Dombås is around 560km (348 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 55m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Kristiansand to Dombås by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out DombåsKristiansand if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Kristiansand (KRS) to Oslo (OSL) then take the train to Dombås stasjon.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    NOK 1,435($140)
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2 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Oslo S and then to Dombås stasjon.

  • Duration8h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    NOK 1,125($110)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus via Øygårdsdalen

Take the bus to Øygårdsdalen then Oslo bussterminal and then to Dombås skyssterminal.

  • Duration9h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    NOK 615($60)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Dombås.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Distance655km (407 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kristiansand and Dombås

There are several options for getting from Kristiansand to Dombås by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around NOK 615 ($60) and will take around 9h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 1,435 ($140).

The distance between Kristiansand and Dombås is around 560km (348 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 441km (274 miles)

It takes around 8h 45m to get from Kristiansand and Dombås by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kristiansand to Dombås is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx NOK 1,435 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Kristiansand and Dombås, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around NOK 615 ($60) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kristiansand and Dombås. It typically takes around 8h 45m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kristiansand to Dombås. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Oslo S. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 8h 45m.

Go-Ahead Nordic, Sj Nord and Norwegian Railways run train services between Kristiansand and Dombås. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 8h 45m, 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 Kristiansand and Dombås. It typically takes around 9h 35m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Kristiansand to Dombås. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Oslo bussterminal and Oslo S Trelastgata. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 9h 35m.

Vy Buss, Nor-Way Bussekspress, Vaernes Ekspressen, Sj Nord and Agder Kollektivtrafikk as run regular bus services between Kristiansand and Dombås. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 9h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kristiansand to Dombås. We recommend that you fly from Kristiansand (KRS) to Oslo (OSL) then take the train to Dombås stasjon. instead which will take 4h 55m.

The closest major airport to Dombås is Molde Airport, Aro (MOL) (MOL) which is approximately 122km (76 miles) from Dombås. Ålesund Vigra Airport (AES) (AES) and Trondheim Airport (TRD) (TRD) 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 Kristiansand and Dombås. The distance is around 655km (407 miles) by road and it will take around 8hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kristiansand to Dombås is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 45m and will usually cost around NOK 1,125 ($110).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Kristiansand and Dombås

Transport options from Kristiansand to Dombås
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
4h 55m
NOK 1,435($140)
every 20 mins560km (348 miles)
Fly to Molde (MOL), bus and train5h 20m
NOK 3,075($300)
4 times a day764km (475 miles)
Plane, Bus and Train6h 35m
NOK 4,025($395)
every 20 mins925km (575 miles)
Train + 1 similar
8h 45m
NOK 1,125($110)
twice daily619km (384 miles)
Train via Drammen stasjon8h 45m
NOK 975($95)
6 times a week619km (385 miles)
Bus via Øygårdsdalen + 1 similar
9h 25m
NOK 615($60)
once daily682km (424 miles)
Bus9h 35m
NOK 615($60)
6 times a week682km (424 miles)
Drive
8hrs
NOK 1,115($110)
on demand655km (407 miles)

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Airports near Dombås

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

MOL
Molde Airport, Aro (MOL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
122km (76 miles) from Dombås
AES
Ålesund Vigra Airport (AES)
International Airport
Distance
165km (102 miles) from Dombås
TRD
Trondheim Airport (TRD)
International Airport
Distance
178km (111 miles) from Dombås