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

The cheapest way to get from Balestrand to Kristiansand is to ferry and train which costs kr 750 - kr 1600 and takes 13h 16m.

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 7h 1m and costs kr 1100 - kr 4600.

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 52m.

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 32m.

How far is it from Balestrand to Kristiansand?

The distance between Balestrand and Kristiansand is 677 km. The road distance is 835.4 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 52m and costs kr 1400 - kr 2400.

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

It takes approximately 12h 52m 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 835 km. It takes approximately 12h 23m to drive from Balestrand to Kristiansand.

Where can I stay near Kristiansand?

There are 287+ 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 52m
kr 1,403–2,383
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 49m
kr 682–3,744
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Balestrand kai to Flåm stasjonferry 890
2. Take the train from Flåm stasjon to Hokksund stasjontrain F4
3. Take the train from Kongsberg stasjon to Kristiansand stasjontrain F5
13h 16m
kr 787–1,529
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 32m
kr 3,241–5,674
Drive 835.4 km
1. Drive from Balestrand to Kristiansandcar 835.4 km
12h 23m
kr 1,693–2,445
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 5m
kr 871–2,174
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
7h 1m
kr 1,141–4,577
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 55m
kr 1,786–7,037

Balestrand to Kristiansand by bus

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12h 52mAverage Duration

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Distance: 677.1 km
Duration: 12h 52m

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 52m.

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