How to get from Oslo to Kristiansand
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Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Oslo to Kristiansand. The most useful door-to-door route takes 4h 15m by bus with no 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 7, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
289 km
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| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €81Checked Sep 5 | 3h1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Bus | €26Reading date not recorded | 4h 15mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€81Checked Sep 53h · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Bus€26Reading date not recorded4h 15m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
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 → Kristiansandbus
FlixBus·4h 15m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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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 Oslo to Kristiansand
FlixBus runs 17 scheduled departures a day, the first at 05:20 and the last at 17:00.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 17 | 05:20 | 17:00 |
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, Local bus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Oslo to Kristiansand works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Oslo to Kristiansand, about 4h 15m. In total it's roughly €26 over 4h 15m, direct, no transfers.
Oslo to Kristiansand: common questions
How long does it take to get from Oslo to Kristiansand?
The most useful route takes about 4h 15m by bus, with no 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?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €26. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Oslo to Kristiansand?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Local bus.
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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