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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Karlstad to Kristiansand

Composite routes from Karlstad to Kristiansand

Cheapest
6 h 16 min
Car
460 km.
from $25

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Oslo bussterminal to Kristiansand
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$28.26–$40.22

Norwegian Railways (VY)

Phone:
+47 61 05 19 10
Email:
tog@vy.no
Website:
vy.no/en
Train from Oslo S to Oslo
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.87–$15.22
Bus from Karlstad Centralstation to Oslo
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
5 times a day

Vy Buss

Phone:
+47 407 05070
Email:
buss@vy.no
Website:
vybuss.no/
Bus from Karlstad Centralstation to Oslo
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$21.74–$31.52
Bus from Oslo bussterminal to Kristiansand
Ave. Duration:
4h 18m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$29.35–$42.39

Nor-Way Bussekspress

Phone:
+47 815 44 444
Website:
nor-way.no/
Bus from Oslo bussterminal to Kristiansand
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$45.65–$65.22

Airlines

Scandinavian Airlines

Website:
flysas.com/
Plane from Oslo Airport, Gardermoen to Kristiansand
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$70.65–$173.91

Norwegian Air Shuttle

Website:
norwegian.com/
Plane from Oslo Airport, Gardermoen to Kristiansand
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$59.78–$130.43

Train operators

Flytoget

Phone:
23 15 90 00
Email:
flytoget@flytoget.no
Website:
flytoget.no/
Train from Oslo S to Oslo
Ave. Duration:
22 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$19.57–$21.74

SJ

Phone:
+46 77 175 75 75
Website:
sj.se
Train from Karlstad Centralstation to Oslo
Ave. Duration:
2h 52m
Frequency:
4 times a day

Vy Travel AB

Phone:
+46 771 15 15 15
Email:
info@tagkompaniet.se
Website:
vy.se/
Train from Karlstad Centralstation to Oslo
Ave. Duration:
3h 9m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Train from Karlstad Centralstation to Lillestrøm
Ave. Duration:
2h 58m
Frequency:
4 times a week

Tågkompaniet

Phone:
+46 77 144 41 11
Website:
vy.se/
Train from Karlstad Centralstation to Lillestrøm
Ave. Duration:
3h 2m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$18.48–$27.17

Go-Ahead Nordic

Phone:
+47 61 25 80 00
Email:
kundeservice@go-aheadnordic.no
Website:
go-aheadnordic.no/
Train from Oslo S to Kristiansand
Ave. Duration:
5h 4m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$53.26–$81.52

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Karlstad to Kristiansand is to bus which costs $65.22 - $97.83 and takes 7h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Karlstad to Kristiansand is to drive which takes 6h 30m and costs $108.70 - $163.04 .

Is there a direct bus between Karlstad and Kristiansand?

No, there is no direct bus from Karlstad station to Kristiansand. However, there are services departing from Karlstad Centralstation and arriving at Kristiansand rutebilstasjon via Oslo bussterminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Karlstad and Kristiansand?

No, there is no direct train from Karlstad station to Kristiansand. However, there are services departing from Karlstad Centralstation and arriving at Kristiansand stasjon via Oslo S. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 56m.

How far is it from Karlstad to Kristiansand?

The distance between Karlstad and Kristiansand is 550 km. The road distance is 518.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Karlstad to Kristiansand without a car is to bus which takes 7h 51m and costs $65.22 - $97.83 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 51m to get from Karlstad to Kristiansand, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Karlstad to Kristiansand bus from?

Karlstad to Kristiansand bus services, operated by Vy Buss, depart from Karlstad Centralstation.

Where do I catch the Karlstad to Kristiansand train from?

Karlstad to Kristiansand train services, operated by SJ, depart from Karlstad Centralstation.

Train or bus from Karlstad to Kristiansand?

The best way to get from Karlstad to Kristiansand is to bus which takes 7h 51m and costs $65.22 - $97.83 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 8h 56m.

Where does the Karlstad to Kristiansand bus arrive?

Karlstad to Kristiansand bus services, operated by Vy Buss, arrive at Oslo bussterminal station.

Where does the Karlstad to Kristiansand train arrive?

Karlstad to Kristiansand train services, operated by SJ, arrive at Oslo S station.

Can I drive from Karlstad to Kristiansand?

Yes, the driving distance between Karlstad to Kristiansand is 519 km. It takes approximately 6h 30m to drive from Karlstad to Kristiansand.

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

Book your Karlstad to Kristiansand train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Karlstad to Kristiansand bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Kristiansand?

There are 194+ hotels available in Kristiansand. Prices start at $69.07 per night.
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