How to travel from Kristiansand to Mosjøen, Norway

The distance between Kristiansand and Mosjøen is around 1,128km (701 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 16hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Kristiansand to Mosjøen by train, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out MosjøenKristiansand if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Oslo S then Trondheim S and then to Mosjøen stasjon.

  • Duration16h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    NOK 2,050($200)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Oslo bussterminal then Trondheim S and then to Mosjøen stasjon.

  • Duration18h 50m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    NOK 615($60)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Ferry

Take the bus to Stavanger lufthavn and then to Bergen busstasjon then take a ferry to Sandnessjøen Hurtigrutekai then take the bus to Mosjøen sentrum.

  • Duration2 days 16h
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    NOK 5,555($540)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Mosjøen.

  • Duration16hrs
  • Distance1,189km (739 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kristiansand and Mosjøen

There are several options for getting from Kristiansand to Mosjøen by train, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around NOK 615 ($60) and will take around 18h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 16hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 2,020 ($195).

The distance between Kristiansand and Mosjøen is around 1,128km (701 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 896km (557 miles)

It takes around 16h 55m to get from Kristiansand and Mosjøen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 16hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kristiansand to Mosjøen is to drive which takes around 16hrs and will set you back approx NOK 2,020 ($195).

The cheapest way to travel between Kristiansand and Mosjøen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around NOK 615 ($60) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kristiansand and Mosjøen. It typically takes around 16h 55m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kristiansand to Mosjøen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Oslo S and Trondheim S. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 16h 55m.

Go-Ahead Nordic and Sj Nord run train services between Kristiansand and Mosjøen. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 16h 55m, 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 Mosjøen. It typically takes around 18h 50m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Kristiansand to Mosjøen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Oslo bussterminal, Oslo S Trelastgata and Trondheim S. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 18h 50m.

Vy Buss, Nor-Way Bussekspress, Vaernes Ekspressen and Sj Nord run regular bus services between Kristiansand and Mosjøen. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 18h 50m 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 Mosjøen. We recommend that you take the train to Oslo S then Trondheim S and then to Mosjøen stasjon. instead which will take 16h 55m.

The closest major airport to Mosjøen is Kjaerstad Airport (MJF) (MJF) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Mosjøen. Stokka Airport (SSJ) (SSJ) and Trondheim Airport (TRD) (TRD) 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 Mosjøen. The distance is around 1,189km (739 miles) by road and it will take around 16hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kristiansand to Mosjøen is to take the train which takes, on average, 16h 55m and will usually cost around NOK 2,050 ($200).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Kristiansand and Mosjøen

Transport options from Kristiansand to Mosjøen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
16h 55m
NOK 2,050($200)
twice daily1,128km (701 miles)
Bus
18h 50m
NOK 615($60)
6 times a week1,277km (793 miles)
Bus and Ferry
2 days 16h
NOK 5,555($540)
twice daily1,592km (989 miles)
Drive
16hrs
NOK 2,020($195)
on demand1,189km (739 miles)

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Airports near Mosjøen

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

MJF
Kjaerstad Airport (MJF)
Domestic Airport
Distance
6km (4 miles) from Mosjøen
SSJ
Stokka Airport (SSJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
35km (22 miles) from Mosjøen
TRD
Trondheim Airport (TRD)
International Airport
Distance
286km (178 miles) from Mosjøen