How to get from Kristiansand to Stavanger
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Kristiansand to Stavanger by price and travel time.
- 159 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 4h
- 2 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Kristiansand to Stavanger. The most useful door-to-door route takes 4h by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 159 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
We do not know when this fare was last checked. Run a live search for today's price.
159 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €32Reading date not recorded | 5h 02m2 transfers | See Train details |
| Bus | €17Reading date not recorded | 4hdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€32Reading date not recorded5h 02m · 2 transfersSee Train details
- Bus€17Reading date not recorded4h · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Kristiansand to Stavanger: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Kristiansand → Stavanger bussterminalbus
FlixBus·4h
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Kristiansand to Stavanger
FlixBus runs 2 scheduled departures a day, the first at 09:55 and the last at 10:55.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 2 | 09:55 | 10:55 |
All departures
- 09:55
- 10:55
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusKristiansand-Stavanger bussterminalBook →Airport shuttle busKristiansand-Kristiansand AirportBook →Regional connectionKristiansand Airport-KristiansandSee live options and dates →Go-Ahead Norge ASKristiansand-StavangerBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Airport shuttle bus, Regional connection, Go-Ahead Norge AS; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Kristiansand to Stavanger works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Kristiansand to Stavanger bussterminal, about 4h. In total it's roughly €17 over 4h, direct, no transfers.
Kristiansand to Stavanger: common questions
How long does it take to get from Kristiansand to Stavanger?
The most useful route takes about 4h by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Kristiansand to Stavanger?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 09:55 and the last at 10:55, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Kristiansand to Stavanger?
2 a day with FlixBus, between 09:55 and 10:55.
How far is Stavanger from Kristiansand?
About 159 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Kristiansand to Stavanger cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €17. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Kristiansand to Stavanger?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Airport shuttle bus, Regional connection, Go-Ahead Norge AS.
What is the cheapest way to get from Kristiansand to Stavanger?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
Other ways people search Kristiansand to Stavanger
- how to get from Kristiansand to Stavanger
- Kristiansand to Stavanger travel time
- Kristiansand to Stavanger distance
- cheapest way from Kristiansand to Stavanger
Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 16 Oct 2026