How to travel from Kristiansand to Stavanger, Norway

There are several options for getting from Kristiansand to Stavanger by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around NOK 51 ($5) and will take around 4h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 460 ($45).

The distance between Kristiansand and Stavanger is around 217km (135 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 170km (105 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Kristiansand and Stavanger by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kristiansand to Stavanger is to take the train which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx NOK 460 ($45).

The cheapest way to travel between Kristiansand and Stavanger, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around NOK 51 ($5) for a standard one-way ticket.

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kristiansand and Stavanger. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Kristiansand and Stavanger with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 3hrs.

Go-Ahead Nordic run train services between Kristiansand and Stavanger. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3hrs, 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 Stavanger. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Kristiansand and Stavanger with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 3h 55m.

Nor-Way Bussekspress and Vaernes Ekspressen run regular bus services between Kristiansand and Stavanger. Buses run twice daily and take around 3h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kristiansand to Stavanger. We recommend that you take the train to Stavanger Station. instead which will take 3hrs.

The closest major airport to Stavanger is Stavanger Airport (SVG) (SVG) which is approximately 25km (15 miles) from Stavanger. Haugesund Airport (HAU) (HAU) and Stord Airport (SRP) (SRP) 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 Stavanger. The distance is around 230km (143 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

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