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

The cheapest way to get from Bern to Kristiansand is to train and fly which costs kr 1700 - kr 6000 and takes 8h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bern to Kristiansand is to train and fly which takes 8h 7m and costs kr 1700 - kr 6000.

Is there a direct train between Bern and Kristiansand?

No, there is no direct train from Bern to Kristiansand. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Kristiansand stasjon via Basel SBB, Frankfurt, Padborg, Malmö Centralstation and Oslo S. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 8m.

How far is it from Bern to Kristiansand?

The distance between Bern and Kristiansand is 1340 km. The road distance is 2248.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Bern to Kristiansand without a car is to train which takes 28h 8m and costs kr 4500 - kr 16000.

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

It takes approximately 8h 7m to get from Bern to Kristiansand, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bern to Kristiansand train from?

Bern to Kristiansand train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.

Where does the Bern to Kristiansand train arrive?

Bern to Kristiansand train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Bern to Kristiansand?

Yes, the driving distance between Bern to Kristiansand is 2249 km. It takes approximately 21h 35m to drive from Bern to Kristiansand.

How do I get a train ticket from Bern to Kristiansand?

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Where can I stay near Kristiansand?

There are 325+ hotels available in Kristiansand.

Bern to Kristiansand - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and car train

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There are 6 ways to get from Bern to Kristiansand by train, plane, car, car train, or car ferry

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Train to Zurich Airport, fly
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1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik (KRS)plane ZRH - KRS
8h 7m
kr 1,713–5,541
Drive, car train, car ferry
1. Drive from Bern to Lörrach Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Lörrach Hbf to Hamburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hamburg Hbf to Hirtshalscar
4. Take the car ferry from Hirtshals to Kristiansandcarferry
20h 16m
kr 3,045–4,182
Drive 2,248.9 km
1. Drive from Bern to Kristiansandcar 2,248.9 km
21h 35m
kr 4,602–6,647
Train to Basel, fly
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik (KRS)plane BSL - KRS
8h 44m
kr 2,444–7,771
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bern to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik (KRS)plane GVA - KRS
9h 24m
kr 3,156–5,974
Train
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Frankfurttrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Padborg sttrain 4
4. Take the train from Padborg to Malmo Ctrain Ic / ...
5. Take the train from Malmö Centralstation to Oslo Strain Ic
6. Take the train from Oslo S to Kristiansand stasjontrain F5
28h 8m
kr 4,504–15,516

Bern to Kristiansand by train

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28h 8mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,340.3 km
Duration: 8h 7m

What companies run services between Bern, Switzerland and Kristiansand, Norway?

You can take a train from Bern to Kristiansand stasjon via Basel SBB, Frankfurt, Padborg st, Padborg, Malmo C, Malmö Centralstation, and Oslo S in around 28h 8m.

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