There are 5 ways to get from Kristiansand to Setesdal by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kristiansand rutebilstasjon to Hjortnesbus Vy190
4h 19mkr 934–1,629Drive 319.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Kristiansand to Setesdalcar 319.1 km
3h 52mkr 640–925Train
- Take the train from Kristiansand stasjon to Lysaker stasjontrain F5
4h 23mkr 840–1,278Fly, train
- Fly from Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik (KRS) to Oslo Airport, Gardermoen (OSL)plane KRS - OSL
- Take the train from Oslo lufthavn stasjon to Nationaltheatret stasjontrain
3h 9mkr 922–2,289Bus via Filipstad
- Take the bus from Kristiansand rutebilstasjon to Filipstadbus Nw192
4h 20mkr 642–872
Kristiansand to Setesdal by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kristiansand to Setesdal is to bus via Filipstad which costs kr 600 - kr 900 and takes 4h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Kristiansand to Setesdal is to fly and train which takes 3h 9m and costs kr 900 - kr 2300.
No, there is no direct bus from Kristiansand to Setesdal. However, there are services departing from Kristiansand rutebilstasjon and arriving at Hjortnes via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Kristiansand to Setesdal. However, there are services departing from Kristiansand stasjon and arriving at Skøyen stasjon via Lysaker stasjon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
The distance between Kristiansand and Setesdal is 331 km. The road distance is 319.1 km.
The best way to get from Kristiansand to Setesdal without a car is to bus which takes 4h 19m and costs kr 900 - kr 1700.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Kristiansand to Setesdal, including transfers.
Kristiansand to Setesdal bus services, operated by Vy Buss, depart from Kristiansand rutebilstasjon station.
Kristiansand to Setesdal train services, operated by Go-Ahead Nordic, depart from Kristiansand stasjon station.
The best way to get from Kristiansand to Setesdal is to bus which takes 4h 19m and costs kr 900 - kr 1700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs kr 800 - kr 1300 and takes 4h 23m.
What companies run services between Kristiansand, Norway and Setesdal, Norway?
Vy Buss operates a bus from Kristiansand rutebilstasjon to Hjortnes hourly. Tickets cost kr 750–1,500 and the journey takes 4h 15m. Alternatively, Go-Ahead Nordic operates a train from Kristiansand stasjon to Lysaker stasjon every 4 hours. Tickets cost kr 700–1,200 and the journey takes 4h 18m.
- Website
- flysas.com
Flights from Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik to Oslo Airport, Gardermoen
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- kr 650–2,300
- Website
- norwegian.com
Flights from Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik to Oslo Airport, Gardermoen
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- kr 600–1,700
- Phone
- +47 61 25 80 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- Go-Ahead Nordic
Train from Kristiansand stasjon to Lysaker stasjon
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 700–1,200
- Website
- Go-Ahead Nordic
- Phone
- +47 61 05 19 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Norwegian Railways (VY)
Train from Oslo lufthavn stasjon to Nationaltheatret stasjon
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- kr 41
- Website
- Norwegian Railways (VY)
- Book at
- Norwegian Railways (VY)
- Phone
- +47 23 15 90 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flytoget AS
Train from Oslo lufthavn stasjon to Nationaltheatret stasjon
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- kr 220–250
- Website
- Flytoget AS
- Phone
- +47 407 05070
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vy Buss
Bus from Kristiansand rutebilstasjon to Hjortnes
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- kr 750–1,500
- Website
- Vy Buss
- Phone
- (+47) 22 31 31 50
- [email protected]
- Website
- Nor-Way Bussekspress
Bus from Kristiansand rutebilstasjon to Filipstad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- kr 500–700
- Website
- Nor-Way Bussekspress
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Booking & Getting There
Kristiansand to Setesdal bus services, operated by Vy Buss, arrive at Hjortnes station.
Kristiansand to Setesdal train services, operated by Go-Ahead Nordic, arrive at Lysaker stasjon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kristiansand to Setesdal is 319 km. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Kristiansand to Setesdal.
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