The distance between Kristiansand and Flåm is around 453km (282 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4hrs.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Kristiansand to Flåm 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 Flåm → Kristiansand if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Kristiansand (KRS) to Sogndal (SOG) then take the bus to Flåm stasjon.
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Take the train to Drammen stasjon and then to Myrdal stasjon.
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Take the bus to Lysaker stasjon then Hagafoss and then to Flåm stasjon.
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There are several options for getting from Kristiansand to Flåm by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around NOK 920 ($90) and will take around 9hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 2,245 ($220).
The distance between Kristiansand and Flåm is around 453km (282 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 306km (190 miles)
It takes around 9hrs to get from Kristiansand and Flåm by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Kristiansand to Flåm is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx NOK 2,245 ($220).
The cheapest way to travel between Kristiansand and Flåm, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around NOK 920 ($90) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Kristiansand and Flåm. It typically takes around 9hrs and departs 5 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Kristiansand to Flåm. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Drammen stasjon and Myrdal stasjon. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 9hrs.
Go-Ahead Nordic and Norwegian Railways run train services between Kristiansand and Flåm. 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.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Kristiansand and Flåm. It typically takes around 9h 40m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Kristiansand to Flåm. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lysaker stasjon and Hagafoss. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 9h 40m.
Vy Buss, Nor-Way Bussekspress, Vaernes Ekspressen and SKYSS run regular bus services between Kristiansand and Flåm. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 9h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kristiansand to Flåm. We recommend that you fly from Kristiansand (KRS) to Bergen (BGO) then take the train to Voss stasjon then take the bus to Flåm stasjon. instead which will take 4h 30m.
The closest major airport to Flåm is Sogndal Airport (SOG) (SOG) which is approximately 33km (20 miles) from Flåm. Bringeland Airport (FDE) (FDE) 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 Kristiansand and Flåm. The distance is around 513km (318 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kristiansand to Flåm is to take the train which takes, on average, 9hrs and will usually cost around NOK 920 ($90).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Bus + 1 similar | 4hrs | NOK 2,245($220) | twice daily | 534km (332 miles) |
Plane, Train and Bus | 4h 30m | NOK 1,545($150) | every 20 mins | 453km (282 miles) |
Train | 9hrs | NOK 920($90) | 5 times a day | 559km (347 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 9h 40m | NOK 1,085($105) | 5 times a week | 635km (395 miles) |
Bus via Stavanger lufthavn | 12h 45m | NOK 1,230($120) | twice daily | 672km (417 miles) |
Drive | 7h 25m | NOK 870($85) | on demand | 513km (318 miles) |
Vy Buss
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Widerøe
Norwegian Air Shuttle
The following major airports near Flåm offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Norway and internationally.