How to travel from Sarpsborg to Kongsberg, Norway

The distance between Sarpsborg and Kongsberg is around 144km (90 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 55m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Sarpsborg to Kongsberg by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Oslo S and then to Kongsberg stasjon.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    NOK 285($28)
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Bus

Take the bus to Oslo bussterminal and then to Kongsberg knutepunkt.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    NOK 535($52)
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Vy Buss

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Drive

Drive to Kongsberg.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Distance144km (90 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sarpsborg and Kongsberg

There are several options for getting from Sarpsborg to Kongsberg by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around NOK 285 ($28) and will take around 2h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 320 ($31).

The distance between Sarpsborg and Kongsberg is around 144km (90 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 96km (60 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Sarpsborg and Kongsberg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Sarpsborg to Kongsberg is to drive which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx NOK 320 ($31).

The cheapest way to travel between Sarpsborg and Kongsberg, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around NOK 285 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Sarpsborg and Kongsberg. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Sarpsborg to Kongsberg. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Oslo S. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 30m.

Norwegian Railways and Go-Ahead Norge AS run train services between Sarpsborg and Kongsberg. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 30m, 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 Sarpsborg and Kongsberg. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Sarpsborg to Kongsberg. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Oslo bussterminal. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 50m.

Vy Buss run regular bus services between Sarpsborg and Kongsberg. Buses run every 3 hours and take around 2h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sarpsborg to Kongsberg. We recommend that you take the train to Oslo S and then to Kongsberg stasjon. instead which will take 2h 30m.

The closest major airport to Kongsberg is Torp Sandefjord Airport (TRF) (TRF) which is approximately 57km (35 miles) from Kongsberg. Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) (OSL) and Kristiansand Airport (KRS) (KRS) 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 Sarpsborg and Kongsberg. The distance is around 144km (90 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sarpsborg to Kongsberg is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around NOK 285 ($28).

How do I get from Sarpsborg to Kongsberg

Compare travel optionsbetween Sarpsborg and Kongsberg

Transport options from Sarpsborg to Kongsberg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 30m
NOK 285($28)
hourly181km (112 miles)
Bus
2h 50m
NOK 535($52)
every 3 hours176km (109 miles)
Drive
1h 55m
NOK 320($31)
on demand144km (90 miles)

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Airports near Kongsberg

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

TRF
Torp Sandefjord Airport (TRF)
Domestic Airport
Distance
57km (35 miles) from Kongsberg
OSL
Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL)
International Airport
Distance
104km (65 miles) from Kongsberg
KRS
Kristiansand Airport (KRS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
180km (112 miles) from Kongsberg