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Karlskrona to Kristiansand trains

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The average train between Karlskrona and Kristiansand takes 17h 34m and the fastest train takes 14h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Karlskrona to Kristiansand. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

17h 34m
Duration
1,140 km
Distance
kr 1,951
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Karlskrona Centralstation to Lund Centralstationtrain train
  2. Take the train from Lund Centralstation to Göteborg Centralstationtrain train
  3. Take the train from Göteborg Centralstation to Oslo Strain train
  4. Take the train from Oslo S to Kristiansand stasjontrain train F5
15h 40m
kr 1,542–2,788

Karlskrona to Kristiansand train times

Trains run twice daily between Karlskrona and Kristiansand. The earliest departure is at 4:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Karlskrona is at 9:48 PM which arrives into Kristiansand at 5:53 PM. All services require a transfer at Lund Centralstation and take an average of 17h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    ÖresundstågÖresundstågNorwegian Railways (VY)Go-Ahead Nordic15h 3m • 3 changes

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    ÖresundstågÖresundstågNorwegian Railways (VY)Go-Ahead Nordic14h 42m • 3 changes

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    ÖresundstågSwedish Railways (SJ)Norwegian Railways (VY)Go-Ahead Nordic21h 3m • 3 changes

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    ÖresundstågÖresundstågNorwegian Railways (VY)Go-Ahead Nordic22h 5m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    ÖresundstågÖresundstågNorwegian Railways (VY)Go-Ahead Nordic15h 3m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    ÖresundstågÖresundstågNorwegian Railways (VY)Go-Ahead Nordic14h 42m • 3 changes

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    ÖresundstågSwedish Railways (SJ)Norwegian Railways (VY)Go-Ahead Nordic18h 6m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    ÖresundstågÖresundstågNorwegian Railways (VY)Go-Ahead Nordic15h 3m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    ÖresundstågÖresundstågNorwegian Railways (VY)Go-Ahead Nordic14h 42m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    ÖresundstågSwedish Railways (SJ)Norwegian Railways (VY)Go-Ahead Nordic21h 3m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    ÖresundstågÖresundstågNorwegian Railways (VY)Go-Ahead Nordic21h 5m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    ÖresundstågÖresundstågNorwegian Railways (VY)Go-Ahead Nordic15h 3m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    ÖresundstågÖresundstågNorwegian Railways (VY)Go-Ahead Nordic14h 42m • 3 changes

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  • Distance: 1,140.3 km
  • Duration: 17h 34m

What companies run services between Karlskrona, Sweden and Kristiansand, Norway?

You can take a train from Karlskrona Centralstation to Kristiansand stasjon via Lund Centralstation, Göteborg Centralstation, and Oslo S in around 15h 40m.

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