The distance between Trondheim and Kristiansand is around 646km (401 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 20m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Trondheim to Kristiansand by 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 → Trondheim if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Trondheim (TRD) to Kristiansand (KRS).
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+ 2 othersTake the train to Hamar stasjon then Oslo S and then to Kristiansand.
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Take the train to Hamar stasjon and then to Nationaltheatret stasjon then take the bus to Kristiansand rutebilstasjon.
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There are several options for getting from Trondheim to Kristiansand by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around NOK 1,680 ($165) and will take around 12h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 2,910 ($285).
The distance between Trondheim and Kristiansand is around 646km (401 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 602km (374 miles)
It takes around 2h 20m to get from Trondheim and Kristiansand by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Trondheim to Kristiansand is to fly which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx NOK 2,910 ($285).
The cheapest way to travel between Trondheim and Kristiansand, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around NOK 1,680 ($165) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Trondheim and Kristiansand. It typically takes around 12h 5m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Trondheim to Kristiansand. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hamar stasjon and Oslo S. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 12h 5m.
SJ Norge AS, Norwegian Railways and Go-Ahead Nordic run train services between Trondheim and Kristiansand. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 12h 5m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Trondheim and Kristiansand. We recommend that you fly from Trondheim (TRD) to Kristiansand (KRS). instead which will take 2h 20m.
Yes you can fly from Trondheim and Kristiansand. Flights depart from Trondheim (TRD) and arrive at Kristiansand (KRS). The flight takes around 1h 20m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Trondheim and Kristiansand with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 20m.
Widerøe, Scandinavian Airlines and Norwegian Air Shuttle fly between Trondheim and Kristiansand. Flights depart from Trondheim (TRD) and and arrive into Kristiansand (KRS). These flights usually take around 1h 20m.
The flight from Trondheim to Kristiansand typically takes around 1h 20m. Flights depart from Trondheim (TRD) and and arrive into Kristiansand (KRS).
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Trondheim and Kristiansand. The distance is around 805km (500 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Trondheim to Kristiansand is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around NOK 2,910 ($285).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 2h 20m | NOK 2,910($285) | hourly | 646km (401 miles) |
Train | 12h 5m | NOK 1,700($165) | twice daily | 804km (500 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 12h 10m | NOK 1,680($165) | once daily | 828km (515 miles) |
Bus and Train | 12h 15m | NOK 1,835($180) | every 20 mins | 869km (540 miles) |
Drive | 10h 35m | NOK 1,375($135) | on demand | 805km (500 miles) |
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Nettbuss AS
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Norwegian Air Shuttle
The following major airports near Kristiansand offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Norway and internationally.