There are 4 ways to get from Kristiansand to Risør by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kristiansand rutebilstasjon to Vinterkjærbus Vy190
2h 28mkr 270–390Drive 112.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Kristiansand to Risørcar 112.4 km
1h 26mkr 229–331Train
- Take the train from Kristiansand stasjon to Grenstøl bussterminaltrain F5
2h 44mkr 456–723Bus via Arendal
- Take the bus from Tinghuset to Arendal bussterminalbus 100 / ...
- Take the bus from Arendal bussterminal to Risør Tollbodenbus 150
3h 32m
Kristiansand to Risør by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kristiansand to Risør is to drive which costs kr 220 - kr 340 and takes 1h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Kristiansand to Risør is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs kr 220 - kr 340.
No, there is no direct bus from Kristiansand to Risør. However, there are services departing from Kristiansand rutebilstasjon and arriving at Risørhuset via Vinterkjær. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Kristiansand to Risør. However, there are services departing from Kristiansand stasjon and arriving at Grenstøl bussterminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.
The distance between Kristiansand and Risør is 117 km. The road distance is 112.4 km.
The best way to get from Kristiansand to Risør without a car is to bus which takes 2h 28m and costs kr 270 - kr 390.
It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Kristiansand to Risør, including transfers.
Kristiansand to Risør bus services, operated by Vy Buss, depart from Kristiansand rutebilstasjon station.
Kristiansand to Risør train services, operated by Go-Ahead Nordic, depart from Kristiansand stasjon station.
The best way to get from Kristiansand to Risør is to bus which takes 2h 28m and costs kr 270 - kr 390. Alternatively, you can train, which costs kr 450 - kr 750 and takes 2h 44m.
What companies run services between Kristiansand, Norway and Risør, Norway?
Vy Buss operates a bus from Kristiansand rutebilstasjon to Vinterkjær hourly. Tickets cost kr 190–380 and the journey takes 1h 17m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Go-Ahead Nordic operates a train from Kristiansand stasjon to Grenstøl bussterminal 5 times a day. Tickets cost kr 260–460 and the journey takes 1h 4m.
- Phone
- +47 61 25 80 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- go-aheadnordic.no
Train from Kristiansand stasjon to Grenstøl bussterminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- kr 260–460
- Website
- https://go-aheadnordic.no/
- Phone
- +47 407 05070
- [email protected]
- Website
- vybuss.no
Bus from Kristiansand rutebilstasjon to Vinterkjær
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- kr 190–380
- Website
- https://www.vybuss.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Kristiansand rutebilstasjon to Vinterkjær
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 95–170
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- (+47) 22 31 31 50
- Website
- nor-way.no
Bus from Kristiansand rutebilstasjon to Vinterkjær
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 270–390
- Website
- https://www.nor-way.no/en/
- Phone
- 815 00 194
- [email protected]
- Website
- akt.no
Bus from Tinghuset to Arendal bussterminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.akt.no/
Bus from Arendal bussterminal to Risør Tollboden
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- https://www.akt.no/
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More Questions & Answers
Kristiansand to Risør bus services, operated by Vy Buss, arrive at Vinterkjær station.
Kristiansand to Risør train services, operated by Go-Ahead Nordic, arrive at Grenstøl bussterminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kristiansand to Risør is 112 km. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Kristiansand to Risør.
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