The average train between Kristiansand and Varberg takes 12h and the fastest train takes 10h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Kristiansand to Varberg. 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 Varberg. The earliest departure is at 2:17 AM at night, and the last departure from Kristiansand is at 7:52 PM which arrives into Varberg at 10:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Oslo S and take an average of 12h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


10h 17m • 2 changes

10h 40m • 2 changes

10h 40m • 2 changes

10h 41m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Kristiansand to Varberg? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Kristiansand to Varberg. However, there are services departing from Kristiansand station and arriving at Varberg station via Oslo S. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h.
Kristiansand to Varberg train services, operated by Go-Ahead Nordic, depart from Kristiansand stasjon station.
Kristiansand to Varberg train services, operated by Go-Ahead Nordic, arrive at Varberg station.
Book your Kristiansand to Varberg train tickets online with Go-Ahead Nordic, Norwegian Railways (VY) and Öresundståg.
The distance between Kristiansand and Varberg is 278.5 km. The road distance is 752 km.
You can take a train from Kristiansand stasjon to Varberg station via Oslo S and Göteborg Centralstation in around 9h 29m.