The distance between Trondheim and Stavanger is around 861km (535 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 13h 15m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Trondheim to Stavanger 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 Stavanger → Trondheim if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Hamar stasjon then Oslo S and then to Stavanger Station.
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Take the bus to Moa trafikkterminal then Bergen busstasjon and then to Stavanger bussterminal.
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Take a ferry to Bergen Nøstet Hurtigrutekai then take the bus to Stavanger bussterminal.
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There are several options for getting from Trondheim to Stavanger by train, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around NOK 1,845 ($180) and will take around 20h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 13h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 1,580 ($155).
The distance between Trondheim and Stavanger is around 861km (535 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 542km (337 miles)
It takes around 15h 20m to get from Trondheim and Stavanger by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Trondheim to Stavanger is to drive which takes around 13h 15m and will set you back approx NOK 1,580 ($155).
The cheapest way to travel between Trondheim and Stavanger, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around NOK 1,845 ($180) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Trondheim and Stavanger. It typically takes around 15h 20m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Trondheim to Stavanger. 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 15h 20m.
SJ Norge AS, Norwegian Railways and Go-Ahead Nordic run train services between Trondheim and Stavanger. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 15h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Trondheim and Stavanger. It typically takes around 20h 25m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Trondheim to Stavanger. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Moa trafikkterminal and Bergen busstasjon. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 20h 25m.
Trafikanten Møre og Romsdal, Nettbuss AS and Nor-Way Bussekspress run regular bus services between Trondheim and Stavanger. Buses run once daily and take around 20h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Trondheim to Stavanger. We recommend that you take the train to Hamar stasjon then Oslo S and then to Stavanger Station. instead which will take 15h 20m.
The closest major airport to Stavanger is Stavanger Airport (SVG) (SVG) which is approximately 25km (15 miles) from Stavanger. Haugesund Airport (HAU) (HAU) and Stord Airport (SRP) (SRP) 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 Stavanger. The distance is around 924km (574 miles) by road and it will take around 13h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Trondheim to Stavanger is to take the train which takes, on average, 15h 20m and will usually cost around NOK 2,160 ($210).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 15h 20m | NOK 2,160($210) | twice daily | 1,021km (635 miles) |
Bus | 20h 25m | NOK 1,845($180) | once daily | 935km (581 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 1 day 10h | NOK 3,710($360) | once daily | 861km (535 miles) |
Drive | 13h 15m | NOK 1,580($155) | on demand | 924km (574 miles) |
Norwegian Air Shuttle
Widerøe
Trafikanten Møre og Romsdal
Nettbuss AS
Nor-Way Bussekspress
The following major airports near Stavanger offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Norway and internationally.