How to get from Kristiansand to Oslo
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Kristiansand to Oslo by price and travel time (route calculated on 29 October 2026).
- 289 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 50m
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 29 October 2026.
At a glance
Fastest
50m
direct
Flight
€73
Cheapest
6h
2 transfers
Bus
€27
Ground only
5h 51m
1 transfer
Train
€42
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 29 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Kristiansand to Oslo: bus, train. The two cities are about 289 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 29 October 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
289 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €30Omio catalogue, Oct 29 | 5h 51m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €24Omio catalogue, Oct 29 | 6h2 transfers | See Bus details |
- Train€30Omio catalogue, Oct 295h 51m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€24Omio catalogue, Oct 296h · 2 transfersSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Kristiansand to Oslo: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Kristiansand → Kristiansand AirportbusRegional connection·42m
- 2Kristiansand Airport → GrimstadbusLocal bus·58m
- 3Grimstad → Oslobus
FlixBus·3h 40m
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.
Cheapest flight fare by month, Kristiansand to Oslo
| Month | Lowest fare seen | Seen on |
|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | €86 | |
| November 2026 | €82 | |
| December 2026 | €73 |
The lowest fare Routavio has seen for each departure month, with the day it was seen. Fares change, so check the price when you search.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Thu, Oct 29
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusGrimstad-OsloBook →Go-Ahead Norge ASKristiansand-LysakerBook →VyLysaker-OsloBook →On this route you travel with Regional connection, Local bus, FlixBus, Go-Ahead Norge AS, Vy; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Kristiansand to Oslo works
Routavio built this route from its own route data on 29 October 2026. Start with a Regional connection bus from Kristiansand to Kristiansand(Kjevik), about 42 min. Transfer in Kristiansand(Kjevik) and continue by Local bus bus on to Grimstad (58 min). Transfer in Grimstad and continue by FlixBus bus on to Oslo (3h 40m). In total it's roughly €27 over 6h, 2 transfers.
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Kristiansand to Oslo: common questions
Is there a bus from Kristiansand to Oslo?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Oslo from Kristiansand?
About 289 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Kristiansand to Oslo?
According to Routavio's route data, on this route you travel with Regional connection, Local bus, FlixBus, Go-Ahead Norge AS, Vy.
What is the cheapest way to get from Kristiansand to Oslo?
Routavio's comparison usually points to 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.
Where to next
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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: Regional connection, Local bus, FlixBus, Go-Ahead Norge AS, Vy
Route calculated: 29 Oct 2026