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 950 - kr 1400 and takes 16h 3m.

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 47m.

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 via Bergen Nøstet kystrutekai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 35m.

How far is it from Balestrand to Kristiansand?

The distance between Balestrand and Kristiansand is 880 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 47m and costs kr 1800 - kr 2700.

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

It takes approximately 12h 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 323+ hotels available in Kristiansand.

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

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

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Bus
best
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 47m
kr 1,795–2,666
Ferry to Bergen, fly
cheapest
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 947–3,080
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 55m
kr 1,407–2,343
Ferry, car ferry
1. Take the ferry from Balestrand kai to Strandkaiterminalen båtkaiferry 890
2. Take the car ferry from Bergen Nøstet kystrutekai to Kristiansandcarferry
18h 35m
kr 1,124–5,703
Drive 833.8 km
1. Drive from Balestrand to Kristiansandcar 833.8 km
12h 21m
kr 1,704–2,462
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Balestrand kai to Strandkaiterminalen båtkaiferry 890
2. Take the bus from Bergen busstasjon to Stavanger lufthavnbus
3. Take the bus from Stavanger lufthavn to Kristiansand rutebilstasjonbus
16h 3m
kr 954–1,403
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 1,825–2,774
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 37m
kr 2,179–3,195

Balestrand to Kristiansand by bus

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Distance: 879.7 km
Duration: 12h 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 47m.

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