The average train between Kristiansand and Kristinehamn takes 11h 33m and the fastest train takes 7h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Kristiansand to Kristinehamn. 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 Kristinehamn. The earliest departure is at 2:17 AM at night, and the last departure from Kristiansand is at 7:52 PM which arrives into Kristinehamn at 8:54 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 11h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Kristiansand to Kristinehamn. However, there are services departing from Kristiansand station and arriving at Kristinehamn station via Oslo S. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 33m.
Kristiansand to Kristinehamn train services, operated by Go-Ahead Nordic, depart from Kristiansand stasjon station.
Kristiansand to Kristinehamn train services, operated by Go-Ahead Nordic, arrive at Kristinehamn station.
Book your Kristiansand to Kristinehamn train tickets online with Go-Ahead Nordic and SJ AB.
The distance between Kristiansand and Kristinehamn is 375.6 km. The road distance is 622 km.
You can take a train from Kristiansand stasjon to Kristinehamn station via Oslo S in around 8h 16m.