The distance between Kristiansand and Lillehammer is around 419km (260 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 55m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Kristiansand to Lillehammer 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 Lillehammer → Kristiansand if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Kristiansand (KRS) to Oslo (OSL) then take the train to Lillehammer stasjon.
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Take the train to Asker stasjon and then to Lillehammer stasjon.
Multiple train operators
Take the bus to Oslo bussterminal and then to Lillehammer skysstasjon.
Nettbuss AS
There are several options for getting from Kristiansand to Lillehammer by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around NOK 920 ($90) and will take around 6h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 1,135 ($110).
The distance between Kristiansand and Lillehammer is around 419km (260 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 359km (223 miles)
It takes around 6h 35m to get from Kristiansand and Lillehammer by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Kristiansand to Lillehammer is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx NOK 1,135 ($110).
The cheapest way to travel between Kristiansand and Lillehammer, 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 Lillehammer. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Kristiansand to Lillehammer. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Asker stasjon. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 35m.
Go-Ahead Nordic and Norwegian Railways run train services between Kristiansand and Lillehammer. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6h 35m, 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 Lillehammer. It typically takes around 7h 10m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Kristiansand to Lillehammer. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Oslo bussterminal. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 10m.
Nettbuss AS, Nor-Way Bussekspress and Vaernes Ekspressen run regular bus services between Kristiansand and Lillehammer. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kristiansand to Lillehammer. We recommend that you fly from Kristiansand (KRS) to Oslo (OSL) then take the train to Lillehammer stasjon. instead which will take 2h 55m.
The closest major airport to Lillehammer is Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) (OSL) which is approximately 111km (69 miles) from Lillehammer. Roros Airport (RRS) (RRS) and Sogndal Airport (SOG) (SOG) 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 Lillehammer. The distance is around 504km (313 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kristiansand to Lillehammer is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 35m and will usually cost around NOK 920 ($90).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train | 2h 55m | NOK 1,135($110) | hourly | 419km (260 miles) |
Train | 6h 35m | NOK 920($90) | every 4 hours | 479km (297 miles) |
Bus | 7h 10m | NOK 1,230($120) | once daily | 527km (327 miles) |
Drive | 5h 55m | NOK 860($84) | on demand | 504km (313 miles) |
Nor-Way Bussekspress
Nettbuss AS
Vaernes Ekspressen
Norwegian Air Shuttle
The following major airports near Lillehammer offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Norway and internationally.