How to get from Oslo to Kristiansand
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Oslo to Kristiansand by price and travel time.
- 289 km as the crow flies
- 18 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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Route details last verified on 19 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Oslo to Kristiansand: bus. The two cities are about 289 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 19 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
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289 km
Oslo to Kristiansand: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Oslo → Kristiansandbus
FlixBus·4h 15m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departures from Oslo to Kristiansand
FlixBus runs 18 scheduled departures a day, the first at 05:20 and the last at 18:00.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 18 | 05:20 | 18:00 |
All departures
- 05:20
- 06:20
- 06:30
- 07:20
- 07:30
- 08:30
- 09:30
- 11:00
- 12:00
- 13:00
- 14:00
- 14:30
- 15:00
- 15:30
- 16:00
- 16:30
- 17:00
- 18:00
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
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Oslo to Kristiansand works
Okay, so for your trip to Kristiansand, you'll want to catch the 05:20 FlixBus from Oslo. It's a direct journey, so no need to worry about transfers, and it should get you into Kristiansand rutebilstasjon right around 09:35. The whole ride takes about 4 hours and 15 minutes, and it's a pretty straightforward trip. You'll arrive feeling refreshed and ready to explore Kristiansand.
Oslo to Kristiansand: common questions
When is the first bus from Oslo to Kristiansand?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 05:20 and the last at 18:00, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Oslo to Kristiansand?
18 a day with FlixBus, between 05:20 and 18:00.
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.
Which operators run Oslo to Kristiansand?
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
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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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: 19 Sep 2026