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How to get fromKiel to Kristiansandby bus, train, car ferry, car, or plane

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

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  1. Bus, train, car ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Kiel central bus station to Aalborgbus bus 353
    2. Take the train from Aalborg St. to Hirtshals St.train train 76
    3. Take the carferry from Hirtshals Fjordlineterminalen to Kristiansand ferjeterminalcarferry car ferry
    10h 55m
    kr 1,109–1,663

  2. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Flensburgtrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Flensburg to Fredericia St.train train Ic
    3. Take the train from Fredericia St. to Aalborg St.train train Ic / ...
    4. Take the train from Aalborg St. to Hirtshals St.train train 76
    5. Take the carferry from Hirtshals to Kristiansandcarferry car ferry
    12h 4m
    kr 1,261–2,681

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Kiel to Hirtshals Fjordlineterminalencar car
    2. Take the carferry from Hirtshals Fjordlineterminalen to Kristiansand ferjeterminalcarferry car ferry Hir-Krs / ...
    6h 36m
    kr 1,685–2,496

  4. Train to Hamburg Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain train
    2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik (KRS)plane plane HAM - KRS
    8h 15m
    kr 1,786–4,805

  5. Train, train to Copenhagen Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Schleswigtrain train
    2. Take the train from Schleswig to Copenhagen Lufthavntrain train
    3. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik (KRS)plane plane CPH - KRS
    8h 40m
    kr 1,491–3,655

  6. Train, train to Billund Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Flensburgtrain train
    2. Take the train from Flensburg to Fredericia St.train train
    3. Fly from Billund Airport (BLL) to Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik (KRS)plane plane BLL - KRS
    10h 50m
    kr 1,706–5,599

Kiel to Kristiansand by bus, train, foot, and car ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 55mAverage Duration
Ticketkr 1,109Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 590.6 km
  • Duration: 10h 55m

What companies run services between Kiel, Germany and Kristiansand, Norway?

There is no direct connection from Kiel to Kristiansand. However, you can take the bus to Aalborg, walk to Aalborg St., take the train to Hirtshals St., walk to Hirtshals Fjordlineterminalen, then take the car ferry to Kristiansand ferjeterminal. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Kristiansand via Flensburg, Fredericia St., Aalborg St., Hirtshals St., and Hirtshals in around 12h 4m.

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