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

The cheapest way to get from Kristiansand to Rjukan is to drive which costs kr 550 - kr 850 and takes 4h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kristiansand to Rjukan is to drive which takes 4h 10m and costs kr 550 - kr 850.

Is there a direct bus between Kristiansand and Rjukan?

No, there is no direct bus from Kristiansand to Rjukan. However, there are services departing from Kristiansand rutebilstasjon and arriving at Rjukan torg via Skjelsvik knutepunkt and Porsgrunn Kammerherreløkka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.

How far is it from Kristiansand to Rjukan?

The distance between Kristiansand and Rjukan is 286 km. The road distance is 273.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Kristiansand to Rjukan without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 28m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Kristiansand to Rjukan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kristiansand to Rjukan bus from?

Kristiansand to Rjukan bus services, operated by Vy Buss, depart from Kristiansand rutebilstasjon station.

Where does the Kristiansand to Rjukan bus arrive?

Kristiansand to Rjukan bus services, operated by Vy Buss, arrive at Skjelsvik knutepunkt station.

Can I drive from Kristiansand to Rjukan?

Yes, the driving distance between Kristiansand to Rjukan is 273 km. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Kristiansand to Rjukan.

Where can I stay near Rjukan?

There are 105+ hotels available in Rjukan.

Kristiansand to Rjukan - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Kristiansand to Rjukan by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Kristiansand stasjon to Nordagutu stasjontrain F5
2. Take the bus from Nordagutu to Rjukan torgbus 185
5h 28m
Drive 273.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Kristiansand to Rjukancar 273.3 km
4h 10m
kr 560–808
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kristiansand rutebilstasjon to Skjelsvik knutepunktbus Vy190
2. Take the bus from Porsgrunn Kammerherreløkka to Rjukan torgbus 185
6h 53m
Train, bus via Notodden
1. Take the train from Kristiansand stasjon to Nordagutu stasjontrain F5
2. Take the bus from Notodden skysstasjon to Rjukan torgbus 185
6h 18m

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Distance: 285.7 km
Duration: 5h 28m

What companies run services between Kristiansand, Norway and Rjukan, Norway?

You can take a bus from Kristiansand rutebilstasjon to Rjukan torg via Skjelsvik knutepunkt and Porsgrunn Kammerherreløkka in around 6h 53m.

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