How to travel from Sandnessjøen to Kristiansand, Norway
The distance between Sandnessjøen and Kristiansand is around 923km (573 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 5h 55m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Sandnessjøen to Kristiansand by ferry, plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Kristiansand → Sandnessjøen if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry to Brønnøysund Hurtigrutekai, Fly
Take a ferry to Brønnøysund Hurtigrutekai then fly from Bronnoysund (BNN) to Kristiansand (KRS).
- Duration5h 55m
- Flight time2h 25m
- Typical costNOK 3,165($310)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Mosjøen stasjon, Trondheim S then Oslo Tollbugata and then to Kristiansand rutebilstasjon.
- Duration20h 45m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical costNOK 730($71)
Multiple bus operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Mosjøen stasjon then take the train to Trondheim S then Oslo S and then to Kristiansand stasjon.
- Duration17h 50m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costNOK 2,160($210)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sandnessjøen and Kristiansand
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Sandnessjøen to Kristiansand by ferry, plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around NOK 730 ($71) and will take around 20h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 3,165 ($310).
The distance between Sandnessjøen and Kristiansand is around 923km (573 miles).
It takes around 7h 45m to get from Sandnessjøen and Kristiansand by ferry and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 17hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Sandnessjøen to Kristiansand is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 5h 55m and will set you back approx NOK 3,165 ($310).
The cheapest way to travel between Sandnessjøen and Kristiansand, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around NOK 730 ($71) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Sandnessjøen and Kristiansand. We recommend that you take a ferry to Brønnøysund Hurtigrutekai then fly from Bronnoysund (BNN) to Kristiansand (KRS). instead which will take 5h 55m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Sandnessjøen and Kristiansand. It typically takes around 20h 45m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Sandnessjøen to Kristiansand. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Mosjøen stasjon, Trondheim S, Oslo Tollbugata and Oslo bussterminal. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 20h 45m.
Nordland fylkeskommune, Sj Nord, Vy Buss, Nor-Way Bussekspress and Vaernes Ekspressen run regular bus services between Sandnessjøen and Kristiansand. Buses run twice a week and take around 20h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sandnessjøen to Kristiansand. We recommend that you take a ferry to Bodø sentrumsterminalen kai then fly from Bodo (BOO) to Kristiansand (KRS). instead which will take 7h 45m.
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 Sandnessjøen and Kristiansand. The distance is around 1,252km (778 miles) by road and it will take around 17hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sandnessjøen to Kristiansand is to take a ferry and then fly which takes, on average, 7h 45m and will usually cost around NOK 2,500 ($245).
Compare travel optionsbetween Sandnessjøen and Kristiansand
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry to Brønnøysund Hurtigrutekai, Fly + 2 similar | 5h 55m | NOK 3,165($310) | twice daily | 923km (573 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 7hrs | NOK 2,920($285) | every 4 hours | 1,325km (823 miles) |
| Ferry and Plane | 7h 45m | NOK 2,500($245) | once daily | 1,365km (848 miles) |
Bus | 20h 45m | NOK 730($71) | twice a week | 1,372km (852 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 17h 50m | NOK 2,160($210) | twice daily | 1,192km (741 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 2 days 9h | NOK 5,495($535) | twice daily | 1,550km (963 miles) |
Drive | 17hrs | NOK 2,130($210) | on demand | 1,252km (778 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Sandnessjøen and Kristiansand
Airlines
Widerøe
Norwegian Air Shuttle
Ferry operators
Bus companies
Vy Buss
Nor-Way Bussekspress
Vaernes Ekspressen
Train operators
Sj Nord
Airports near Kristiansand
The following major airports near Kristiansand offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Norway and internationally.
Kristiansand Airport (KRS)
- Distance
- 8km (5 miles) from Kristiansand
Stavanger Airport (SVG)
- Distance
- 160km (99 miles) from Kristiansand
Bergen Airport (BGO)
- Distance
- 286km (177 miles) from Kristiansand