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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Kristiansand is to fly which costs kr 1200 - kr 4200 and takes 7h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Kristiansand is to fly which takes 7h 6m and costs kr 1200 - kr 4200.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Kristiansand?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Kristiansand. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Kristiansand rutebilstasjon via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and Oslo bussterminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Kristiansand?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Kristiansand. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Kristiansand stasjon via Basel SBB, Frankfurt, Padborg, Malmö, Centralstation and Oslo S. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 25m.

How far is it from Zurich to Kristiansand?

The distance between Zurich and Kristiansand is 1226 km. The road distance is 2200 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Kristiansand without a car is to train which takes 28h 25m and costs kr 4300 - kr 16000.

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

It takes approximately 7h 6m to get from Zurich to Kristiansand, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Kristiansand bus from?

Zurich to Kristiansand bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Kristiansand train from?

Zurich to Kristiansand train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.

Train, bus or fly from Zurich to Kristiansand?

The best way to get from Zurich to Kristiansand is to fly which takes 7h 6m and costs kr 1200 - kr 4200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs kr 4300 - kr 16000 and takes 28h 25m, you could also bus, which costs kr 2200 - kr 3800 and takes 33h 29m.

Where does the Zurich to Kristiansand bus arrive?

Zurich to Kristiansand bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hamburg central bus station.

Where does the Zurich to Kristiansand train arrive?

Zurich to Kristiansand train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Kristiansand?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Kristiansand is 2200 km. It takes approximately 21h 53m to drive from Zurich to Kristiansand.

How do I get a train ticket from Zurich to Kristiansand?

Book your Zurich to Kristiansand train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Zurich to Kristiansand?

Book your Zurich to Kristiansand bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Kristiansand?

There are 320+ hotels available in Kristiansand.

Zurich to Kristiansand - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and car train

How to get fromZurich to Kristiansand

Travel from

See all options

Search accommodation with Expedia

There are 7 ways to get from Zurich to Kristiansand by plane, car, car train, car ferry, train, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Zurich Airport
best
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik (KRS)plane ZRH - KRS
7h 6m
kr 1,248–4,148
Drive, car train, car ferry
1. Drive from Zurich to Freiburg im Breisgau Train Stationcar
2. Take the car train from Freiburg im Breisgau Train Station to Hamburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hamburg Hbf to Hirtshalscar
4. Take the car ferry from Hirtshals to Kristiansandcarferry
20h 7m
kr 3,088–4,244
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ic3 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Frankfurttrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Padborg sttrain 4
4. Take the train from Padborg to Malmo Ctrain Ic / ...
5. Take the train from Malmö, Centralstation to Oslo Strain Ic
6. Take the train from Oslo S to Kristiansand stasjontrain F5
28h 25m
kr 4,380–15,419
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Hamburg central bus stationbus
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Oslo bussterminalbus
3. Take the bus from Oslo bussterminal to Kristiansand rutebilstasjonbus
33h 29m
kr 2,273–3,718
Train to Basel, fly
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik (KRS)plane BSL - KRS
9h 1m
kr 2,190–5,624
Train, train to Stuttgart Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Singentrain
2. Take the train from Singen to Böblingentrain
3. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik (KRS)plane STR - KRS
10h 33m
kr 3,403–7,073
Drive 2,200 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Kristiansandcar 2,200 km
21h 53m
kr 4,495–6,492

Zurich to Kristiansand by train

3Weekly Trains

28h 25mAverage Duration

kr 4,380Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Zurich to Kristiansand.

Launch map view

Distance: 1,225.7 km
Duration: 7h 6m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Kristiansand, Norway?

Scandinavian Airlines, KLM, and Swiss fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik (KRS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zürich HB to Kristiansand stasjon via Basel SBB, Frankfurt, Padborg st, Padborg, Malmö, Centralstation, and Oslo S in around 28h 25m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Norway

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.