How to travel from Kristiansund to Haugesund, Norway

The distance between Kristiansund and Haugesund is around 499km (310 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 20m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Kristiansund to Haugesund by bus, ferry, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Kristiansund (KSU) to Bergen (BGO) then take the bus to Haugesund bussterminal.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    NOK 2,500($245)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Moa trafikkterminal then Bergen busstasjon and then to Haugesund bussterminal.

  • Duration15h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    NOK 1,280($125)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Ferry and Bus

Take a ferry to Bergen Nøstet Hurtigrutekai then take the bus to Haugesund bussterminal.

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    NOK 2,410($235)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Haugesund.

  • Duration12h 15m
  • Distance794km (494 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kristiansund and Haugesund

There are several options for getting from Kristiansund to Haugesund by bus, ferry, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around NOK 1,280 ($125) and will take around 15h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 2,500 ($245).

The distance between Kristiansund and Haugesund is around 499km (310 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 437km (272 miles)

It takes around 15h 45m to get from Kristiansund and Haugesund by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kristiansund to Haugesund is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx NOK 2,500 ($245).

The cheapest way to travel between Kristiansund and Haugesund, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around NOK 1,280 ($125) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Kristiansund and Haugesund. We recommend that you fly from Kristiansund (KSU) to Bergen (BGO) then take the bus to Haugesund bussterminal. instead which will take 4h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Kristiansund and Haugesund. It typically takes around 15h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Kristiansund to Haugesund. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Moa trafikkterminal and Bergen busstasjon. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 15h 45m.

Trafikanten Møre og Romsdal, Vy Buss and Nor-Way Bussekspress run regular bus services between Kristiansund and Haugesund. Buses run once daily and take around 15h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kristiansund to Haugesund. We recommend that you fly from Kristiansund (KSU) to Bergen (BGO) then take the bus to Haugesund bussterminal. instead which will take 4h 20m.

The closest major airport to Haugesund is Haugesund Airport (HAU) (HAU) which is approximately 16km (10 miles) from Haugesund. Stord Airport (SRP) (SRP) and Stavanger Airport (SVG) (SVG) 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 Kristiansund and Haugesund. The distance is around 794km (494 miles) by road and it will take around 12h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kristiansund to Haugesund is to take the bus which takes, on average, 15h 45m and will usually cost around NOK 1,280 ($125).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Kristiansund and Haugesund

Transport options from Kristiansund to Haugesund
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 1 similar
4h 20m
NOK 2,500($245)
every 4 hours499km (310 miles)
Bus and Plane5h 10m
NOK 1,455($140)
every 4 hours507km (315 miles)
Bus
15h 45m
NOK 1,280($125)
once daily705km (438 miles)
Ferry and Bus
1 day 1h
NOK 2,410($235)
twice daily597km (371 miles)
Drive
12h 15m
NOK 1,750($170)
on demand794km (494 miles)

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Airports near Haugesund

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

HAU
Haugesund Airport (HAU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
16km (10 miles) from Haugesund
SRP
Stord Airport (SRP)
Domestic Airport
Distance
45km (28 miles) from Haugesund
SVG
Stavanger Airport (SVG)
International Airport
Distance
72km (45 miles) from Haugesund