How to travel from Mosjøen to Kristiansand, Norway

The distance between Mosjøen and Kristiansand is around 1,128km (701 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 16h 5m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Mosjøen to Kristiansand 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 KristiansandMosjøen if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

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

  • Duration16h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    NOK 2,050($200)
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Bus

Take the bus to Trondheim S then Oslo Tollbugata and then to Kristiansand rutebilstasjon.

  • Duration19h 45m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    NOK 615($60)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Ferry

Take the bus to Sandnessjøen bussterminal then take a ferry to Bergen Nøstet Hurtigrutekai then take the bus to Stavanger bussterminal and then to Rosseland E39.

  • Duration2 days 11h
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    NOK 5,040($490)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Kristiansand.

  • Duration16h 5m
  • Distance1,190km (739 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mosjøen and Kristiansand

There are several options for getting from Mosjøen to Kristiansand by train, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around NOK 615 ($60) and will take around 19h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 16h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 2,020 ($195).

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

It takes around 16h 50m to get from Mosjøen and Kristiansand by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 16h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Mosjøen to Kristiansand is to drive which takes around 16h 5m and will set you back approx NOK 2,020 ($195).

The cheapest way to travel between Mosjøen and Kristiansand, 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 Mosjøen and Kristiansand. It typically takes around 16h 50m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Mosjøen to Kristiansand. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Trondheim S and Oslo S. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 16h 50m.

Sj Nord and Go-Ahead Nordic run train services between Mosjøen and Kristiansand. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 16h 50m, 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 Mosjøen and Kristiansand. It typically takes around 19h 45m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Mosjøen to Kristiansand. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Trondheim S, Oslo Tollbugata and Oslo bussterminal. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 19h 45m.

Sj Nord, Vy Buss, Nor-Way Bussekspress and Vaernes Ekspressen run regular bus services between Mosjøen and Kristiansand. Buses run twice a week and take around 19h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mosjøen to Kristiansand. We recommend that you take the train to Trondheim S then Oslo S and then to Kristiansand stasjon. instead which will take 16h 50m.

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 Mosjøen and Kristiansand. The distance is around 1,190km (739 miles) by road and it will take around 16h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mosjøen to Kristiansand is to take the train which takes, on average, 16h 50m and will usually cost around NOK 2,050 ($200).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Mosjøen and Kristiansand

Transport options from Mosjøen to Kristiansand
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
16h 50m
NOK 2,050($200)
twice daily1,128km (701 miles)
Train via Trondheim S17h 20m
NOK 2,050($200)
6 times a week1,128km (701 miles)
Bus
19h 45m
NOK 615($60)
twice a week1,307km (812 miles)
Bus and Ferry
2 days 11h
NOK 5,040($490)
twice daily1,547km (961 miles)
Drive
16h 5m
NOK 2,020($195)
on demand1,190km (739 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