There are 3 ways to get from Porsgrunn to Kristiansand by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Skjelsvik knutepunkt to Kristiansand rutebilstasjonbus Vy190
3h 12mkr 340–480Train
- Take the train from Porsgrunn stasjon to Nordagutu stasjontrain R55
- Take the train from Nordagutu stasjon to Kristiansand stasjontrain F5
4h 24mkr 472–782Drive 172.9 km
- Drive from Porsgrunn to Kristiansandcar 172.9 km
2h 13mkr 353–509
Porsgrunn to Kristiansand by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Porsgrunn to Kristiansand is to bus which costs kr 340 - kr 480 and takes 3h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Porsgrunn to Kristiansand is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs kr 350 - kr 550.
No, there is no direct bus from Porsgrunn to Kristiansand. However, there are services departing from Porsgrunn Kammerherreløkka and arriving at Kristiansand rutebilstasjon via Skjelsvik knutepunkt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Porsgrunn to Kristiansand. However, there are services departing from Porsgrunn stasjon and arriving at Kristiansand stasjon via Nordagutu stasjon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
The distance between Porsgrunn and Kristiansand is 181 km. The road distance is 172.9 km.
The best way to get from Porsgrunn to Kristiansand without a car is to bus which takes 3h 12m and costs kr 340 - kr 480.
It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Porsgrunn to Kristiansand, including transfers.
Porsgrunn to Kristiansand bus services, operated by Vy Buss, depart from Skjelsvik knutepunkt station.
Porsgrunn to Kristiansand train services, operated by Norwegian Railways (VY), depart from Porsgrunn stasjon station.
The best way to get from Porsgrunn to Kristiansand is to bus which takes 3h 12m and costs kr 340 - kr 480. Alternatively, you can train, which costs kr 470 - kr 800 and takes 4h 24m.
What companies run services between Porsgrunn, Norway and Kristiansand, Norway?
Vy Buss operates a bus from Skjelsvik knutepunkt to Kristiansand rutebilstasjon hourly. Tickets cost kr 430–800 and the journey takes 2h 26m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a train from Porsgrunn stasjon to Kristiansand stasjon via Nordagutu stasjon in around 4h 24m.
- Phone
- +47 61 05 19 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Norwegian Railways (VY)
Train from Porsgrunn stasjon to Nordagutu stasjon
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- kr 32
- Website
- Norwegian Railways (VY)
- Book at
- Norwegian Railways (VY)
- Phone
- +47 61 25 80 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- Go-Ahead Nordic
Train from Nordagutu stasjon to Kristiansand stasjon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- kr 440–750
- Website
- Go-Ahead Nordic
- Phone
- +47 407 05070
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vy Buss
Bus from Skjelsvik knutepunkt to Kristiansand rutebilstasjon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- kr 430–800
- Website
- Vy Buss
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Skjelsvik knutepunkt to Kristiansand rutebilstasjon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 150–230
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- (+47) 22 31 31 50
- [email protected]
- Website
- Nor-Way Bussekspress
Bus from Skjelsvik knutepunkt to Kristiansand rutebilstasjon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 340–480
- Website
- Nor-Way Bussekspress
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Booking & Getting There
Porsgrunn to Kristiansand bus services, operated by Vy Buss, arrive at Kristiansand rutebilstasjon station.
Porsgrunn to Kristiansand train services, operated by Norwegian Railways (VY), arrive at Nordagutu stasjon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Porsgrunn to Kristiansand is 173 km. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Porsgrunn to Kristiansand.
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