How to travel from Larvik to Stavanger, Norway

The distance between Larvik and Stavanger is around 307km (191 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 1h 35m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Larvik to Stavanger by bus, train, 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Torp stasjon then fly from Oslo Sandefjord (TRF) to Stavanger (SVG).

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    NOK 1,485($145)
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Bus via Kristiansand rutebilstasjon

Take the bus to Kristiansand rutebilstasjon and then to Stavanger bussterminal.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    NOK 870($85)
Operated by

Vy Buss

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Train

Take the train to Stavanger stasjon.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    NOK 860($84)
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Drive

Drive to Stavanger.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Distance381km (237 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Larvik and Stavanger

There are several options for getting from Larvik to Stavanger by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around NOK 770 ($75) and will take around 6h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 1h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 1,485 ($145).

The distance between Larvik and Stavanger is around 307km (191 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 246km (153 miles)

It takes around 6h 35m to get from Larvik and Stavanger by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Larvik to Stavanger is to take the train and then fly which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx NOK 1,485 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between Larvik and Stavanger, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around NOK 770 ($75) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Larvik and Stavanger. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Larvik to Stavanger. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Skien stasjon and Nordagutu stasjon. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 6h 35m.

Go-Ahead Nordic run train services between Larvik and Stavanger. Trains depart 5 times a day 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 Larvik and Stavanger. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Larvik and Stavanger with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 6h 35m.

Vy Buss, Nor-Way Bussekspress and Vaernes Ekspressen run regular bus services between Larvik and Stavanger. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 6h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Larvik to Stavanger. We recommend that you take the train to Torp stasjon then fly from Oslo Sandefjord (TRF) to Stavanger (SVG). instead which will take 1h 35m.

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Larvik and Stavanger. The distance is around 381km (237 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Larvik to Stavanger is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 35m and will usually cost around NOK 770 ($75).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Larvik and Stavanger

Transport options from Larvik to Stavanger
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
1h 35m
NOK 1,485($145)
hourly307km (191 miles)
Train to Oslo lufthavn stasjon, Fly3h 30m
NOK 930($90)
hourly539km (335 miles)
Bus via Kristiansand rutebilstasjon + 1 similar
6h 30m
NOK 870($85)
5 times a day436km (271 miles)
Bus6h 35m
NOK 770($75)
every 20 mins445km (276 miles)
Train
6h 35m
NOK 860($84)
5 times a day468km (291 miles)
Drive
5h 45m
NOK 655($64)
on demand381km (237 miles)

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Airports near Stavanger

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

SVG
Stavanger Airport (SVG)
International Airport
Distance
25km (15 miles) from Stavanger
HAU
Haugesund Airport (HAU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
39km (24 miles) from Stavanger
SRP
Stord Airport (SRP)
Domestic Airport
Distance
83km (52 miles) from Stavanger