There are 3 ways to get from Kristiansand to Porsgrunn by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kristiansand rutebilstasjon to Skjelsvik knutepunktbus Vy190
2h 39mkr 340–480Train
- Take the train from Kristiansand stasjon to Nordagutu stasjontrain F5
- Take the train from Nordagutu stasjon to Porsgrunn stasjontrain R55
4h 28mkr 480–745Drive 171.9 km
- Drive from Kristiansand to Porsgrunncar 171.9 km
2h 12mkr 355–512
Kristiansand to Porsgrunn by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kristiansand to Porsgrunn is to bus which costs kr 340 - kr 480 and takes 2h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Kristiansand to Porsgrunn is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs kr 350 - kr 550.
No, there is no direct bus from Kristiansand to Porsgrunn. However, there are services departing from Kristiansand rutebilstasjon and arriving at Porsgrunn Kammerherreløkka via Skjelsvik knutepunkt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Kristiansand to Porsgrunn. However, there are services departing from Kristiansand stasjon and arriving at Porsgrunn stasjon via Nordagutu stasjon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
The distance between Kristiansand and Porsgrunn is 178 km. The road distance is 171.9 km.
The best way to get from Kristiansand to Porsgrunn without a car is to bus which takes 2h 39m and costs kr 340 - kr 480.
It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Kristiansand to Porsgrunn, including transfers.
Kristiansand to Porsgrunn bus services, operated by Vy Buss, depart from Kristiansand rutebilstasjon station.
Kristiansand to Porsgrunn train services, operated by Go-Ahead Nordic, depart from Kristiansand stasjon station.
The best way to get from Kristiansand to Porsgrunn is to bus which takes 2h 39m and costs kr 340 - kr 480. Alternatively, you can train, which costs kr 480 - kr 750 and takes 4h 28m.
What companies run services between Kristiansand, Norway and Porsgrunn, Norway?
Vy Buss operates a bus from Kristiansand rutebilstasjon to Skjelsvik knutepunkt hourly. Tickets cost kr 430–750 and the journey takes 2h 18m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kristiansand stasjon to Porsgrunn stasjon via Nordagutu stasjon in around 4h 28m.
- Phone
- +47 61 25 80 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- Go-Ahead Nordic
Train from Kristiansand stasjon to Nordagutu stasjon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- kr 440–750
- Website
- Go-Ahead Nordic
- Phone
- +47 407 05070
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vy Buss
Bus from Kristiansand rutebilstasjon to Skjelsvik knutepunkt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- kr 430–750
- Website
- Vy Buss
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Booking & Getting There
Kristiansand to Porsgrunn bus services, operated by Vy Buss, arrive at Skjelsvik knutepunkt station.
Kristiansand to Porsgrunn train services, operated by Go-Ahead Nordic, arrive at Nordagutu stasjon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kristiansand to Porsgrunn is 172 km. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Kristiansand to Porsgrunn.
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