What is the cheapest way to get from Balestrand to Kristiansand?

The cheapest way to get from Balestrand to Kristiansand is to ferry and bus which costs kr 480 - kr 850 and takes 14h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Balestrand to Kristiansand?

The fastest way to get from Balestrand to Kristiansand is to line 890 ferry and fly which takes 6h 52m and costs kr 1800 - kr 2800.

Is there a direct bus between Balestrand and Kristiansand?

No, there is no direct bus from Balestrand to Kristiansand. However, there are services departing from Balestrand kai and arriving at Kristiansand rutebilstasjon via Sogndal skysstasjon and Lysaker stasjon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 58m.

Is there a direct ferry between Balestrand and Kristiansand?

No, there is no direct ferry from Balestrand to Kristiansand. However, there are services departing from Balestrand kai and arriving at Kristiansand ferjeterminal via Bergen Jektevik terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 30m.

How far is it from Balestrand to Kristiansand?

The distance between Balestrand and Kristiansand is 503 km. The road distance is 833.8 km.

How do I travel from Balestrand to Kristiansand without a car?

The best way to get from Balestrand to Kristiansand without a car is to bus which takes 12h 58m and costs kr 1000 - kr 1700.

How long does it take to get from Balestrand to Kristiansand?

It takes approximately 7h 47m to get from Balestrand to Kristiansand, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balestrand to Kristiansand bus from?

Balestrand to Kristiansand bus services, operated by SKYSS, depart from Balestrand kai station.

Where does the Balestrand to Kristiansand bus arrive?

Balestrand to Kristiansand bus services, operated by SKYSS, arrive at Sogndal skysstasjon station.

Can I drive from Balestrand to Kristiansand?

Yes, the driving distance between Balestrand to Kristiansand is 834 km. It takes approximately 12h 21m to drive from Balestrand to Kristiansand.

Where can I stay near Kristiansand?

There are 304+ hotels available in Kristiansand.

Balestrand to Kristiansand - 8 ways to travel via train, ferry, plane, and bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Balestrand to Kristiansand by ferry, plane, bus, train, car ferry, or car

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Ferry to Bergen, fly
best
1. Take the ferry from Balestrand kai to Strandkaiterminalen båtkaiferry
2. Fly from Bergen (BGO) to Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik (KRS)plane BGO - KRS
7h 47m
kr 912–3,070
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Balestrand kai to Strandkaiterminalen båtkaiferry 890
2. Take the bus from Bergen Busstasjon to Lyngdalbus 650
3. Take the bus from Rom terminal to Kristiansand rutebilstasjonbus 200
14h 58m
kr 484–843
Bus
1. Take the bus from Balestrand kai to Sogndal skysstasjonbus 820
2. Take the bus from Sogndal skysstasjon to Lysaker stasjonbus
3. Take the bus from Lysaker stasjon to Kristiansand rutebilstasjonbus
12h 58m
kr 1,007–1,677
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Balestrand kai to Flåm stasjonferry 890
2. Take the train from Flåm stasjon to Strømsø torgtrain F4
3. Take the train from Drammen stasjon to Kristiansand stasjontrain F5
12h 59m
kr 1,307–2,293
Ferry, car ferry
1. Take the ferry from Balestrand kai to Strandkaiterminalen båtkaiferry 890
2. Take the carferry from Bergen Jektevik terminal to Kristiansand ferjeterminalcarferry Bgo-Krs
28h 30m
kr 3,124–4,603
Line 890 ferry to Sogndal, fly
1. Take the ferry from Balestrand kai to Sogndal kaiferry
2. Fly from Sogndal (SOG) to Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik (KRS)plane SOG - KRS
6h 52m
kr 1,890–2,764
Ferry, ferry to Florø Airport, fly
1. Take the ferry from Balestrand kai to Rysjedalsvika kaiferry
2. Take the ferry from Rysjedalsvika kai to Florø terminalferry
3. Fly from Florø Airport (FRO) to Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik (KRS)plane FRO - KRS
9h 50m
kr 2,444–3,585
Drive 833.8 km
1. Drive from Balestrand to Kristiansandcar 833.8 km
12h 21m
kr 1,664–2,404

Balestrand to Kristiansand by bus

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12h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 502.9 km
Duration: 7h 47m

What companies run services between Balestrand, Norway and Kristiansand, Norway?

You can take a bus from Balestrand kai to Kristiansand rutebilstasjon via Sogndal skysstasjon and Lysaker stasjon in around 12h 58m.

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