The average train between Kristiansand and Gothenburg takes 10h 42m and the fastest train takes 9h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Kristiansand to Gothenburg. 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 4 times a day between Kristiansand and Gothenburg. The earliest departure is at 2:17 AM at night, and the last departure from Kristiansand is at 7:52 PM which arrives into Gothenburg at 9:45 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 10h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Kristiansand to Gothenburg. However, there are services departing from Kristiansand station and arriving at Gothenburg station via Oslo S. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 42m.
Kristiansand to Gothenburg train services, operated by Go-Ahead Nordic, depart from Kristiansand stasjon station.
Kristiansand to Gothenburg train services, operated by Go-Ahead Nordic, arrive at Göteborg Centralstation.
Book your Kristiansand to Gothenburg train tickets online with Go-Ahead Nordic and Norwegian Railways (VY).
The distance between Kristiansand and Gothenburg is 239.5 km. The road distance is 678 km.
You can take a train from Kristiansand stasjon to Göteborg Centralstation via Oslo S in around 8h 30m.