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 1300 - kr 3200 and takes 7h 1m.

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 1m and costs kr 1300 - kr 3200.

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 29h 17m.

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 29h 17m and costs kr 3500 - kr 8000.

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

It takes approximately 7h 1m to get from Zurich to Kristiansand, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Kristiansand train from?

Zurich to Kristiansand train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from Zürich HB station.

Train or fly from Zurich to Kristiansand?

The best way to get from Zurich to Kristiansand is to fly which takes 7h 1m and costs kr 1300 - kr 3200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs kr 3500 - kr 8000 and takes 29h 17m.

Where does the Zurich to Kristiansand train arrive?

Zurich to Kristiansand train services, operated by SBB GmbH, 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.

Where can I stay near Kristiansand?

There are 297+ hotels available in Kristiansand.

Zurich to Kristiansand - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and car train

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There are 6 ways to get from Zurich to Kristiansand by plane, car, car train, car ferry, or train

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Fly from Zurich Airport
best
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik (KRS)plane ZRH - KRS
7h 1m
kr 1,310–3,153
Train to Basel, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik (KRS)plane BSL - KRS
8h 21m
kr 1,117–4,745
Drive, car train, car ferry
1. Drive from Zurich to Freiburg im Breisgau Train Stationcar
2. Take the cartrain from Freiburg im Breisgau Train Station to Hamburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hamburg Hbf to Hirtshals Fjordlineterminalencar
4. Take the carferry from Hirtshals Fjordlineterminalen to Kristiansand ferjeterminalcarferry
19h 18m
kr 3,041–4,249
Drive 2,200 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Kristiansandcar 2,200 km
21h 53m
kr 4,553–6,577
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 20m
kr 3,641–6,552
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ice / ...
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 Centralstationtrain Ic / ...
5. Take the train from Malmö, Centralstation to Oslo Strain
6. Take the train from Oslo S to Kristiansand stasjontrain F5
29h 17m
kr 3,545–7,744

Zurich to Kristiansand by train

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

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

Scandinavian Airlines, KLM, and two other airlines 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 29h 17m.

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