How to travel from Lillehammer to Kristiansand, Norway

The distance between Lillehammer and Kristiansand is around 418km (260 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m.

4 routes found

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

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Oslo lufthavn stasjon then fly from Oslo (OSL) to Kristiansand (KRS).

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    NOK 1,135($110)
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Train

Take the train to Oslo S and then to Kristiansand.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    NOK 955($95)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

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

  • Duration6h 60m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    NOK 1,230($120)
Operated by

Nettbuss AS

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Drive

Drive to Kristiansand.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Distance507km (315 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lillehammer and Kristiansand

There are several options for getting from Lillehammer to Kristiansand by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around NOK 955 ($95) and will take around 6h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 1,135 ($110).

The distance between Lillehammer and Kristiansand is around 418km (260 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 359km (223 miles)

It takes around 6h 60m to get from Lillehammer and Kristiansand by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lillehammer to Kristiansand is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx NOK 1,135 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Lillehammer and Kristiansand, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around NOK 955 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lillehammer and Kristiansand. It typically takes around 6h 55m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lillehammer to Kristiansand. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Oslo S. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 55m.

Norwegian Railways and Go-Ahead Nordic run train services between Lillehammer and Kristiansand. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6h 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 Lillehammer and Kristiansand. It typically takes around 6h 60m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lillehammer to Kristiansand. 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 6h 60m.

Nettbuss AS, Nor-Way Bussekspress and Vaernes Ekspressen run regular bus services between Lillehammer and Kristiansand. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lillehammer to Kristiansand. We recommend that you take the train to Oslo lufthavn stasjon then fly from Oslo (OSL) to Kristiansand (KRS). instead which will take 3h 10m.

The closest major airport to Kristiansand is Kristiansand Airport (KRS) (KRS) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Kristiansand. Stavanger Airport (SVG) (SVG) and Bergen Airport (BGO) (BGO) 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 Lillehammer and Kristiansand. The distance is around 507km (315 miles) by road and it will take around 6hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lillehammer to Kristiansand is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 60m and will usually cost around NOK 1,230 ($120).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lillehammer and Kristiansand

Transport options from Lillehammer to Kristiansand
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
3h 10m
NOK 1,135($110)
hourly418km (260 miles)
Train
6h 55m
NOK 955($95)
every 4 hours479km (297 miles)
Bus
6h 60m
NOK 1,230($120)
once daily543km (337 miles)
Drive
6hrs
NOK 860($84)
on demand507km (315 miles)

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Airports near Kristiansand

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

KRS
Kristiansand Airport (KRS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Kristiansand
SVG
Stavanger Airport (SVG)
International Airport
Distance
160km (99 miles) from Kristiansand
BGO
Bergen Airport (BGO)
International Airport
Distance
286km (177 miles) from Kristiansand