How to travel from Kristiansand to Flåm, Norway

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.

6 routes found

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.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Kristiansand (KRS) to Sogndal (SOG) then take the bus to Flåm stasjon.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    NOK 2,245($220)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Drammen stasjon and then to Myrdal stasjon.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    NOK 920($90)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Lysaker stasjon then Hagafoss and then to Flåm stasjon.

  • Duration9h 40m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    NOK 1,085($105)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Flåm Station.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Distance513km (318 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kristiansand and Flåm

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Kristiansand and Flåm

Transport options from Kristiansand to Flåm
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 1 similar
4hrs
NOK 2,245($220)
twice daily534km (332 miles)
Plane, Train and Bus4h 30m
NOK 1,545($150)
every 20 mins453km (282 miles)
Train
9hrs
NOK 920($90)
5 times a day559km (347 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
9h 40m
NOK 1,085($105)
5 times a week635km (395 miles)
Bus via Stavanger lufthavn12h 45m
NOK 1,230($120)
twice daily672km (417 miles)
Drive
7h 25m
NOK 870($85)
on demand513km (318 miles)

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Airports near Flåm

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

SOG
Sogndal Airport (SOG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
33km (20 miles) from Flåm
FDE
Bringeland Airport (FDE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
93km (58 miles) from Flåm
BGO
Bergen Airport (BGO)
International Airport
Distance
121km (75 miles) from Flåm