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

The cheapest way to get from Horten to Kristiansand is to train and bus which costs kr 400 - kr 550 and takes 5h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Horten to Kristiansand is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs kr 490 - kr 750.

Is there a direct bus between Horten and Kristiansand?

No, there is no direct bus from Horten to Kristiansand. However, there are services departing from Enggata and arriving at Kristiansand rutebilstasjon via Tønsberg stasjon, Porsgrunn Kammerherreløkka and Skjelsvik knutepunkt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Horten and Kristiansand?

No, there is no direct train from Horten to Kristiansand. However, there are services departing from Holmestrand stasjon and arriving at Kristiansand stasjon via Drammen stasjon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.

How far is it from Horten to Kristiansand?

The distance between Horten and Kristiansand is 264 km. The road distance is 241.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Horten to Kristiansand without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 7m and costs kr 400 - kr 550.

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

It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Horten to Kristiansand, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Horten to Kristiansand bus from?

Horten to Kristiansand bus services, operated by Vestfold Kollektivtrafikk AS, depart from Tønsberg stasjon station.

Where do I catch the Horten to Kristiansand train from?

Horten to Kristiansand train services, operated by Go-Ahead Nordic, depart from Drammen stasjon station.

Train or bus from Horten to Kristiansand?

The best way to get from Horten to Kristiansand is to train which takes 6h 49m and costs kr 600 - kr 1100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 4m.

Where does the Horten to Kristiansand bus arrive?

Horten to Kristiansand bus services, operated by Vestfold Kollektivtrafikk AS, arrive at Larvik stasjon station.

Where does the Horten to Kristiansand train arrive?

Horten to Kristiansand train services, operated by Go-Ahead Nordic, arrive at Kristiansand stasjon station.

Can I drive from Horten to Kristiansand?

Yes, the driving distance between Horten to Kristiansand is 241 km. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Horten to Kristiansand.

Where can I stay near Kristiansand?

There are 297+ hotels available in Kristiansand.

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There are 5 ways to get from Horten to Kristiansand by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Horten stasjon to Porsgrunn stasjontrain Re11 / ...
2. Take the bus from Skjelsvik knutepunkt to Kristiansand rutebilstasjonbus Vy190
5h 7m
kr 400–540
Train
1. Take the train from Drammen stasjon to Kristiansand stasjontrain F5
6h 49m
kr 627–1,027
Drive 241.2 km
1. Drive from Horten to Kristiansandcar 241.2 km
2h 55m
kr 500–721
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Horten stasjon to Oslo lufthavn stasjontrain
2. Fly from Oslo Airport, Gardermoen (OSL) to Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik (KRS)plane OSL - KRS
5h 20m
kr 778–2,303
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tønsberg stasjon to Larvik stasjonbus 6
2. Take the bus from Skjelsvik knutepunkt to Kristiansand rutebilstasjonbus Vy190
6h 4m

Horten to Kristiansand by bus and train

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Distance: 264.4 km
Duration: 5h 7m

What companies run services between Horten, Vestfold og Telemark, Norway and Kristiansand, Norway?

Go-Ahead Nordic operates a train from Drammen stasjon to Kristiansand stasjon every 4 hours. Tickets cost kr 600–1,000 and the journey takes 4h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Enggata to Kristiansand rutebilstasjon via Midtløkken, Tønsberg stasjon, Larvik stasjon, Larvik stasjon, Porsgrunn stasjon, Porsgrunn Kammerherreløkka, and Skjelsvik knutepunkt in around 6h 4m.

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