There are 4 ways to get from Oslo Central Station to Kristiansand by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Oslo S to Kristiansand stasjontrain F5
3h 59mkr 700–1,300Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Oslo bussterminal to Kristiansand rutebilstasjonbus Vy190
4h 23mkr 500–700Drive 321 km
- Drive from Oslo Central Station to Kristiansandcar 321 km
3h 50mkr 642–928Train, fly
- Take the train from Oslo S to Oslo lufthavn stasjontrain
- Fly from Oslo Airport, Gardermoen (OSL) to Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik (KRS)plane OSL - KRS
3h 16mkr 755–2,149
Oslo Central Station to Kristiansand by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Oslo Central Station to Kristiansand is to bus which costs kr 500 - kr 700 and takes 4h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Oslo Central Station to Kristiansand is to train and fly which takes 3h 16m and costs kr 750 - kr 2200.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Oslo bussterminal and arriving at Kristiansand rutebilstasjon. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 18m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Oslo S and arriving at Kristiansand stasjon. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 59m.
The distance between Oslo Central Station and Kristiansand is 347 km. The road distance is 321 km.
The best way to get from Oslo Central Station to Kristiansand without a car is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs kr 700 - kr 1300.
The train from Oslo Central Station to Kristiansand stasjon takes 3h 59m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Oslo Central Station to Kristiansand bus services, operated by Vy Buss, depart from Oslo bussterminal station.
Oslo Central Station to Kristiansand train services, operated by Go-Ahead Nordic, depart from Oslo S station.
The best way to get from Oslo Central Station to Kristiansand is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs kr 700 - kr 1300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs kr 500 - kr 700 and takes 4h 23m.
What companies run services between Oslo Central Station, Norway and Kristiansand, Norway?
Go-Ahead Nordic operates a train from Oslo S to Kristiansand stasjon every 4 hours. Tickets cost kr 700–1,300 and the journey takes 3h 59m. Alternatively, Vy Buss operates a bus from Oslo bussterminal to Kristiansand rutebilstasjon every 4 hours. Tickets cost kr 600–1,200 and the journey takes 4h 18m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Website
- flysas.com
Flights from Oslo Airport, Gardermoen to Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- kr 750–2,400
- Website
- norwegian.com
Flights from Oslo Airport, Gardermoen to Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- kr 600–1,800
- Phone
- +47 61 25 80 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- Go-Ahead Nordic
Train from Oslo S to Kristiansand stasjon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 700–1,300
- Website
- Go-Ahead Nordic
- Phone
- +47 23 15 90 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flytoget AS
Train from Oslo S to Oslo lufthavn stasjon
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- kr 220–240
- Website
- Flytoget AS
- Phone
- +47 61 05 19 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Norwegian Railways (VY)
Train from Oslo S to Oslo lufthavn stasjon
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- kr 100–150
- Website
- Norwegian Railways (VY)
- Book at
- Norwegian Railways (VY)
- Phone
- +47 407 05070
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vy Buss
Bus from Oslo bussterminal to Kristiansand rutebilstasjon
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 600–1,200
- Website
- Vy Buss
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Oslo bussterminal to Kristiansand rutebilstasjon
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 300–500
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- (+47) 22 31 31 50
- Website
- Nor-Way Bussekspress
Bus from Oslo bussterminal to Kristiansand rutebilstasjon
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 500–700
- Website
- Nor-Way Bussekspress
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More Questions & Answers
Oslo Central Station to Kristiansand bus services, operated by Vy Buss, arrive at Kristiansand rutebilstasjon station.
Oslo Central Station to Kristiansand train services, operated by Go-Ahead Nordic, arrive at Kristiansand stasjon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oslo Central Station to Kristiansand is 321 km. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Oslo Central Station to Kristiansand.
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