The average train between Rakkestad and Kristiansand takes 6h 30m and the fastest train takes 6h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Rakkestad 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Rakkestad and Kristiansand. The earliest departure is at 5:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rakkestad is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Kristiansand at 11:51 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rakkestad to Kristiansand. However, there are services departing from Rakkestad station and arriving at Kristiansand station via Oslo S. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
Rakkestad to Kristiansand train services, operated by Norwegian Railways (VY), depart from Rakkestad stasjon station.
Rakkestad to Kristiansand train services, operated by Norwegian Railways (VY), arrive at Kristiansand stasjon station.
The distance between Rakkestad and Kristiansand is 239.6 km. The road distance is 418 km.
You can take a train from Rakkestad stasjon to Kristiansand stasjon via Oslo S in around 6h 10m.