How to travel from Kristiansand to Lillehammer, Norway

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.

4 routes found

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.

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Plane and Train

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

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    NOK 1,135($110)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Asker stasjon and then to Lillehammer stasjon.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    NOK 920($90)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Oslo bussterminal and then to Lillehammer skysstasjon.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    NOK 1,230($120)
Operated by

Nettbuss AS

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Drive

Drive to Lillehammer.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Distance504km (313 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kristiansand and Lillehammer

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Kristiansand and Lillehammer

Transport options from Kristiansand to Lillehammer
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
2h 55m
NOK 1,135($110)
hourly419km (260 miles)
Train
6h 35m
NOK 920($90)
every 4 hours479km (297 miles)
Bus
7h 10m
NOK 1,230($120)
once daily527km (327 miles)
Drive
5h 55m
NOK 860($84)
on demand504km (313 miles)

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Airports near Lillehammer

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

OSL
Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL)
International Airport
Distance
111km (69 miles) from Lillehammer
RRS
Roros Airport (RRS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
168km (104 miles) from Lillehammer
SOG
Sogndal Airport (SOG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
177km (110 miles) from Lillehammer