There are 6 ways to get from Stavanger to Risør by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Stavanger stasjon to Kristiansand stasjontrain F5
- Take the bus from Kristiansand rutebilstasjon to Vinterkjærbus Vy190
6h 6mkr 813–1,259Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Stavanger bussterminal to Vinterkjærbus Vy190
6h 27mkr 369–1,539Drive 338.5 km
- Drive from Stavanger to Risørcar 338.5 km
4h 44mkr 699–1,010Train
- Take the train from Stavanger stasjon to Vegårshei stasjontrain F5
6h 19mkr 754–1,214Train via Kristiansand
- Take the train from Stavanger stasjon to Kristiansand stasjontrain F5
- Take the train from Kristiansand stasjon to Grenstøl bussterminaltrain F5
6h 55mkr 868–1,579Bus via Stavanger lufthavn
- Take the bus from Stavanger lufthavn to Vinterkjærbus Nw192
8h 35mkr 756–1,102
Stavanger to Risør by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Stavanger to Risør is to bus which costs kr 360 - kr 1600 and takes 6h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Stavanger to Risør is to drive which takes 4h 44m and costs kr 700 - kr 1100.
No, there is no direct bus from Stavanger to Risør. However, there are services departing from Stavanger bussterminal and arriving at Risørhuset via Vinterkjær. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Stavanger to Risør. However, there are services departing from Stavanger stasjon and arriving at Vegårshei stasjon via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.
The distance between Stavanger and Risør is 331 km. The road distance is 338.5 km.
The best way to get from Stavanger to Risør without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 6m and costs kr 800 - kr 1300.
It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Stavanger to Risør, including transfers.
Stavanger to Risør bus services, operated by Vy Buss, depart from Stavanger bussterminal station.
Stavanger to Risør train services, operated by Go-Ahead Nordic, depart from Stavanger stasjon station.
The best way to get from Stavanger to Risør is to bus which takes 6h 27m and costs kr 360 - kr 1600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs kr 750 - kr 1300 and takes 6h 19m.
What companies run services between Stavanger, Norway and Risør, Norway?
Vy Buss operates a bus from Stavanger bussterminal to Vinterkjær 4 times a day. Tickets cost kr 750–1,500 and the journey takes 5h 17m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Go-Ahead Nordic operates a train from Stavanger stasjon to Vegårshei stasjon 5 times a day. Tickets cost kr 650–1,200 and the journey takes 4h 34m.
- Phone
- +47 61 25 80 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- Go-Ahead Nordic
Train from Stavanger stasjon to Kristiansand stasjon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 470–800
- Website
- Go-Ahead Nordic
Train from Stavanger stasjon to Vegårshei stasjon
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- kr 650–1,200
- Website
- Go-Ahead Nordic
Train from Stavanger stasjon to Kristiansand stasjon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 470–800
- Website
- Go-Ahead Nordic
Train from Kristiansand stasjon to Grenstøl bussterminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- kr 260–440
- Website
- Go-Ahead Nordic
- Phone
- +47 407 05070
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vy Buss
Bus from Kristiansand rutebilstasjon to Vinterkjær
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- kr 230–440
- Website
- Vy Buss
Bus from Stavanger bussterminal to Vinterkjær
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- kr 750–1,500
- Website
- Vy Buss
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Booking & Getting There
Stavanger to Risør bus services, operated by Vy Buss, arrive at Vinterkjær station.
Stavanger to Risør train services, operated by Go-Ahead Nordic, arrive at Vegårshei stasjon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stavanger to Risør is 339 km. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from Stavanger to Risør.
There are 124+ hotels available in Risør.