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How to get fromKarlstad to Kristiansandby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Karlstad to Kristiansand by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Karlstad Centralstation to Oslo bussterminalbus bus Stockholm Main Station Terminalslingan - Oslo Central Bus Station / ...
    2. Take the bus from Oslo bussterminal to Kristiansand rutebilstasjonbus bus Vy190
    7h 44m
    kr 1,035–1,669

  2. Train #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Karlstad Centralstation to Oslo Strain train 629 / ...
    2. Take the train from Oslo S to Kristiansand stasjontrain train F5
    8h 34m
    kr 899–1,476

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Karlstad Centralstation to Oslo Strain train 70
    2. Take the train from Oslo S to Kristiansand stasjontrain train F5
    8h 34m
    kr 1,020–1,705

  4. Drive  519 km

    1. Drive from Karlstad to Kristiansandcar car 519 km
    6h 35m
    kr 1,322–1,909

  5. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Karlstad Centralstation to Kongsvingertrain train
    2. Take the train from Kongsvinger stasjon to Lillestrøm stasjontrain train
    3. Fly from Oslo Airport, Gardermoen (OSL) to Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik (KRS)plane plane OSL - KRS
    6h 25m
    kr 1,071–2,502

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Karlstad Centralstation to Lillestrøm stasjontrain train F1
    2. Take the bus from Helsfyr T to Kristiansand rutebilstasjonbus bus Vy190
    9h 27m
    kr 1,036–1,828

Karlstad to Kristiansand by train

Calendar36Weekly Trains
Duration8h 34mAverage Duration
Ticketkr 1,020Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 548.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 44m

What companies run services between Karlstad, Sweden and Kristiansand, Norway?

You can take a bus from Karlstad Centralstation to Kristiansand rutebilstasjon via Oslo bussterminal in around 7h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Karlstad Centralstation to Kristiansand stasjon via Oslo S in around 8h 34m.

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