How to travel from Kristiansand to Kongsberg, Norway

The distance between Kristiansand and Kongsberg is around 230km (143 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 60m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Kristiansand to Kongsberg by train, 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 Train

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

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    NOK 1,115($110)
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Train

Take the train to Kongsberg stasjon.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    NOK 460($45)
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Drive

Drive to Kongsberg.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Distance262km (163 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kristiansand and Kongsberg

There are several options for getting from Kristiansand to Kongsberg by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around NOK 460 ($45) and will take around 3h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 1,115 ($110).

The distance between Kristiansand and Kongsberg is around 230km (143 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 188km (117 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Kristiansand and Kongsberg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kristiansand to Kongsberg is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx NOK 1,115 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Kristiansand and Kongsberg, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around NOK 460 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kristiansand and Kongsberg. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Kristiansand and Kongsberg with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 3h 10m.

Go-Ahead Nordic run train services between Kristiansand and Kongsberg. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kristiansand and Kongsberg. We recommend that you fly from Kristiansand (KRS) to Oslo (OSL) then take the train to Kongsberg stasjon. instead which will take 2h 60m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kristiansand to Kongsberg. We recommend that you fly from Kristiansand (KRS) to Oslo (OSL) then take the train to Kongsberg stasjon. instead which will take 2h 60m.

The closest major airport to Kongsberg is Torp Sandefjord Airport (TRF) (TRF) which is approximately 57km (35 miles) from Kongsberg. Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) (OSL) and Kristiansand Airport (KRS) (KRS) 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 Kongsberg. The distance is around 262km (163 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kristiansand to Kongsberg is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around NOK 460 ($45).

How do I get from Kristiansand to Kongsberg

Compare travel optionsbetween Kristiansand and Kongsberg

Transport options from Kristiansand to Kongsberg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
2h 60m
NOK 1,115($110)
hourly425km (264 miles)
Train
3h 10m
NOK 460($45)
every 3 hours230km (143 miles)
Drive
3h 40m
NOK 450($44)
on demand262km (163 miles)

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Airports near Kongsberg

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

TRF
Torp Sandefjord Airport (TRF)
Domestic Airport
Distance
57km (35 miles) from Kongsberg
OSL
Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL)
International Airport
Distance
104km (65 miles) from Kongsberg
KRS
Kristiansand Airport (KRS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
180km (112 miles) from Kongsberg