The cheapest and fastest coaches from Stavanger to Kristiansand
Cheapest price
$38
Average price
$51
Fastest journey
3 h 30 m
Average duration
3 h 38 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
160 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Stavanger to Kristiansand is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stavanger to Kristiansand will cost around $51 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only $38.
Of the 5 buses that leave Stavanger for Kristiansand every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 160 km distance in an average of 3 h 38 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 30 m .
The slowest buses will take 4 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare train, coach and flight for Stavanger to Kristiansand
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stavanger to Kristiansand among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 7m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of $29, and a flight costs an average of $111.
Distance: 160 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight | Ferry |
|---|---|---|---|
$44 Average Price Cheapest | $45 Average Price | $296 Average Price | $215 Average Price |
4h 39m Average total duration 4h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 37m Average total duration Fastest 3h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 3m Average total duration 7h 3m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 17h 55m Average total duration 16h 55m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Stavanger to Kristiansand bus times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VY190 | 6:00 am Stavanger, Bussterminal | 3h34 | 9:34 am Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 0 changesdirect | |
VY190 | 9:00 am Stavanger, Bussterminal | 3h34 | 12:34 pm Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:25 am Stavanger, Bussterminal | 4h00 | 3:25 pm Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 0 changesdirect | |
VY190 | 1:00 pm Stavanger, Bussterminal | 3h34 | 4:34 pm Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 0 changesdirect | |
VY190 | 5:15 pm Stavanger, Bussterminal | 3h30 | 8:45 pm Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Stavanger to Kristiansand
Distance 160 km |
Average bus duration 4h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $29 |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 3h 23m |
First bus 01:31 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Bus providers: Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Vy Buss, Nor-Way Bussekspress from Stavanger to KristiansandYou can travel by bus between Stavanger to Kristiansand with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Vy Buss, Nor-Way Bussekspress for as low as $18. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Stavanger to Kristiansand coach

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Stavanger, Bussterminal, which is located around away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon, located away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Stavanger and Kristiansand
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Rutebilstasjon (in the station)
- Fiskebrygga Restaurant (0.5 km)
- Le Monde Tapas (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 01, 02, 10, 13 Train: R11, R50
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