The average train between Kristiansand and Arvika takes 10h 45m and the fastest train takes 6h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Kristiansand to Arvika. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Kristiansand and Arvika. The earliest departure is at 2:17 AM at night, and the last departure from Kristiansand is at 7:52 PM which arrives into Arvika at 7:52 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 10h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Kristiansand to Arvika. However, there are services departing from Kristiansand station and arriving at Arvika station via Oslo S. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 45m.
Kristiansand to Arvika train services, operated by Go-Ahead Nordic, depart from Kristiansand stasjon station.
Kristiansand to Arvika train services, operated by Go-Ahead Nordic, arrive at Arvika station.
Book your Kristiansand to Arvika train tickets online with Go-Ahead Nordic and SJ AB.
The distance between Kristiansand and Arvika is 312.6 km. The road distance is 517 km.
You can take a train from Kristiansand stasjon to Arvika station via Oslo S in around 7h 14m.