There are 5 ways to get from Fredrikstad to Kristiansand by bus, train, car, plane, or car ferry
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Bus
best- Take the bus from N.T.P. to Oslo bussterminalbus Vy6
- Take the bus from Oslo bussterminal to Kristiansand rutebilstasjonbus Vy190
6h 3mkr 714–1,093Train
- Take the train from Fredrikstad stasjon to Oslo Strain Re20 / ...
- Take the train from Oslo S to Kristiansand stasjontrain F5
6h 29mkr 771–1,271Drive 381.7 km
- Drive from Fredrikstad to Kristiansandcar 381.7 km
4h 49mkr 766–1,106Train, fly
- Take the train from Fredrikstad stasjon to Oslo Strain
- Take the train from Oslo S to Oslo lufthavn stasjontrain
- Fly from Oslo Airport, Gardermoen (OSL) to Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik (KRS)plane OSL - KRS
4h 23mkr 776–2,101Line 1000 car ferry, train, bus
- Take the carferry from Moss to Hortencarferry
- Take the train from Horten stasjon to Porsgrunn stasjontrain
- Take the bus from Skjelsvik knutepunkt to Kristiansand rutebilstasjonbus
7h 2m
Fredrikstad to Kristiansand by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Fredrikstad to Kristiansand is to bus which costs kr 700 - kr 1100 and takes 6h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Fredrikstad to Kristiansand is to train and fly which takes 4h 23m and costs kr 750 - kr 2100.
No, there is no direct bus from Fredrikstad to Kristiansand. However, there are services departing from N.T.P. and arriving at Kristiansand rutebilstasjon via Oslo bussterminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Fredrikstad to Kristiansand. However, there are services departing from Fredrikstad stasjon and arriving at Kristiansand stasjon via Oslo S. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.
The distance between Fredrikstad and Kristiansand is 420 km. The road distance is 381.7 km.
The best way to get from Fredrikstad to Kristiansand without a car is to bus which takes 6h 3m and costs kr 700 - kr 1100.
It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Fredrikstad to Kristiansand, including transfers.
Fredrikstad to Kristiansand bus services, operated by Vy Buss, depart from N.T.P. station.
Fredrikstad to Kristiansand train services, operated by Norwegian Railways (VY), depart from Fredrikstad stasjon station.
The best way to get from Fredrikstad to Kristiansand is to bus which takes 6h 3m and costs kr 700 - kr 1100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs kr 750 - kr 1300 and takes 6h 29m.
What companies run services between Fredrikstad, Norway and Kristiansand, Norway?
You can take a bus from N.T.P. to Kristiansand rutebilstasjon via Oslo bussterminal in around 6h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Fredrikstad stasjon to Kristiansand stasjon via Oslo S in around 6h 29m.
- Website
- norwegian.com
Flights from Oslo Airport, Gardermoen to Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- kr 600–1,700
- Website
- flysas.com
Flights from Oslo Airport, Gardermoen to Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- kr 650–2,300
- Phone
- +47 61 05 19 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Norwegian Railways (VY)
Train from Fredrikstad stasjon to Oslo S
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- kr 72
- Website
- Norwegian Railways (VY)
- Book at
- Norwegian Railways (VY)
Train from Fredrikstad stasjon to Oslo S
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- kr 72
- Website
- Norwegian Railways (VY)
- Book at
- Norwegian Railways (VY)
Train from Oslo S to Oslo lufthavn stasjon
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- kr 40
- Website
- Norwegian Railways (VY)
- Book at
- Norwegian Railways (VY)
Train from Horten stasjon to Porsgrunn stasjon
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- kr 58
- Website
- Norwegian Railways (VY)
- Book at
- Norwegian Railways (VY)
- Phone
- +47 61 25 80 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- Go-Ahead Nordic
Train from Oslo S to Kristiansand stasjon
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 700–1,200
- Website
- Go-Ahead Nordic
- Phone
- +47 23 15 90 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flytoget AS
Train from Oslo S to Oslo lufthavn stasjon
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- kr 220–240
- Website
- Flytoget AS
- Phone
- +47 407 05070
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vy Buss
Bus from N.T.P. to Oslo bussterminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 210–400
- Website
- Vy Buss
Bus from Oslo bussterminal to Kristiansand rutebilstasjon
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- kr 750–1,500
- Website
- Vy Buss
Bus from Skjelsvik knutepunkt to Kristiansand rutebilstasjon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- kr 410–800
- Website
- Vy Buss
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Oslo bussterminal to Kristiansand rutebilstasjon
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 300–450
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Skjelsvik knutepunkt to Kristiansand rutebilstasjon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 150–240
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- (+47) 22 31 31 50
- [email protected]
- Website
- Nor-Way Bussekspress
Bus from Oslo bussterminal to Kristiansand rutebilstasjon
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 500–700
- Website
- Nor-Way Bussekspress
Bus from Skjelsvik knutepunkt to Kristiansand rutebilstasjon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 340–480
- Website
- Nor-Way Bussekspress
- [email protected]
- Website
- torghatten-buss.no
Car ferry from Moss to Horten
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- Torghatten
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Booking & Getting There
Fredrikstad to Kristiansand bus services, operated by Vy Buss, arrive at Oslo bussterminal station.
Fredrikstad to Kristiansand train services, operated by Norwegian Railways (VY), arrive at Oslo S station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fredrikstad to Kristiansand is 382 km. It takes approximately 4h 49m to drive from Fredrikstad to Kristiansand.
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