How to get from Oslo to Kristiansand
A real 2-leg route: train. Door to door 11h 30m, from €63.
We compared the ways to travel from Oslo to Kristiansand. The most useful door-to-door route takes 11h 30m by train, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 289 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on September 1, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
Oslo to Kristiansand: 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.
- 1Oslo → LysakertrainVy·31m
- 2Lysaker → KristiansandtrainGo-Ahead Norge AS·4h 15m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
How the trip from Oslo to Kristiansand works
Start with a Vy train from Oslo to Lysaker, about 31 min. Transfer in Lysaker and continue by Go-Ahead Norge AS train on to Kristiansand (4h 15m). In total it's roughly €63 over 11h 30m, 1 transfer.
Along the way to Kristiansand
DepartureOslo
ArrivalKristiansandWhat Omio sells on this route
Omio's own lowest fares, one per mode. These are starting prices for the route in general, not for a date you picked, and they are refreshed once a day.
Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Sep 4
Who runs Oslo to Kristiansand
On this route you travel with Vy, Go-Ahead Norge AS; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Oslo to Kristiansand: common questions
How long does it take to get from Oslo to Kristiansand?+−
The most useful route takes about 11h 30m by train, 1 transfer.
How far is Kristiansand from Oslo?+−
About 289 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Oslo to Kristiansand cost?+−
The best price in our latest search was €63. The exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Oslo to Kristiansand?+−
On this route you travel with Vy, Go-Ahead Norge AS.
What is the cheapest way to get from Oslo to Kristiansand?+−
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.
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