How far is Kristiansand from Stavanger?

It's about 161 km (100 miles) from Kristiansand to Stavanger.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Kristiansand to Stavanger?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Kristiansand ferjekai, in Kristiansand, and end it at Tananger Port, in Stavanger.

Bus Kristiansand to Stavanger from $41 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Kristiansand to Stavanger on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:55am	Kristiansand	4h	3:55pm	Stavanger stasjon	Cheapest
Bus	12:45pm	Monan E39	3h 26m	4:11pm	Sykehuset v/tunnel	Fastest
Bus	7:40am	Kristiansand rutebilstasjon	3h 45m	11:25am	Stavanger bussterminal	No tags
Bus	11:36am	Håneskrysset E18	4h 19m	3:55pm	Stavanger stasjon	No tags
Bus	12:35pm	Kristiansand rutebilstasjon	3h 39m	4:14pm	Stavanger bussterminal	No tags

Next departures for Kristiansand to Stavanger on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:55am	Kristiansand	4h	3:55pm	Stavanger stasjon	Cheapest
Bus	12:45pm	Monan E39	3h 26m	4:11pm	Sykehuset v/tunnel	Fastest
Bus	7:40am	Kristiansand rutebilstasjon	3h 45m	11:25am	Stavanger bussterminal	No tags
Bus	11:36am	Håneskrysset E18	4h 19m	3:55pm	Stavanger stasjon	No tags
Bus	12:35pm	Kristiansand rutebilstasjon	3h 39m	4:14pm	Stavanger bussterminal	No tags

Next departures for Kristiansand to Stavanger on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:55am	Kristiansand	4h	3:55pm	Stavanger stasjon	Cheapest
Bus	12:45pm	Monan E39	3h 26m	4:11pm	Sykehuset v/tunnel	Fastest
Bus	7:40am	Kristiansand rutebilstasjon	3h 45m	11:25am	Stavanger bussterminal	No tags
Bus	11:36am	Håneskrysset E18	4h 19m	3:55pm	Stavanger stasjon	No tags
Bus	12:35pm	Kristiansand rutebilstasjon	3h 39m	4:14pm	Stavanger bussterminal	No tags

Next departures for Kristiansand to Stavanger on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:55am	Kristiansand	4h	3:55pm	Stavanger stasjon	Cheapest
Bus	12:45pm	Monan E39	3h 26m	4:11pm	Sykehuset v/tunnel	Fastest
Bus	7:40am	Kristiansand rutebilstasjon	3h 45m	11:25am	Stavanger bussterminal	No tags
Bus	11:36am	Håneskrysset E18	4h 19m	3:55pm	Stavanger stasjon	No tags
Bus	12:35pm	Kristiansand rutebilstasjon	3h 39m	4:14pm	Stavanger bussterminal	No tags

Next departures for Kristiansand to Stavanger on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:55am	Kristiansand	4h	3:55pm	Stavanger stasjon	Cheapest
Bus	12:45pm	Monan E39	3h 23m	4:08pm	Sykehuset v/tunnel	Fastest
Bus	7:40am	Kristiansand rutebilstasjon	3h 44m	11:24am	Stavanger bussterminal	No tags
Bus	11:36am	Håneskrysset E18	4h 19m	3:55pm	Stavanger stasjon	No tags
Bus	12:35pm	Kristiansand rutebilstasjon	3h 36m	4:11pm	Stavanger bussterminal	No tags

Next departures for Kristiansand to Stavanger on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:55am	Kristiansand	4h	3:55pm	Stavanger stasjon	Cheapest
Bus	1:41am	Monan E39	3h 25m	5:06am	Sykehuset v/tunnel	Fastest
Bus	1:31am	Kristiansand rutebilstasjon	3h 39m	5:10am	Stavanger bussterminal	No tags
Bus	11:36am	Håneskrysset E18	4h 19m	3:55pm	Stavanger stasjon	No tags
Bus	7:40am	Kristiansand rutebilstasjon	3h 45m	11:25am	Stavanger bussterminal	No tags

Next departures for Kristiansand to Stavanger on December 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:55am	Kristiansand	4h	3:55pm	Stavanger stasjon	Cheapest
Bus	12:45pm	Monan E39	3h 26m	4:11pm	Sykehuset v/tunnel	Fastest
Bus	7:40am	Kristiansand rutebilstasjon	3h 45m	11:25am	Stavanger bussterminal	No tags
Bus	11:36am	Håneskrysset E18	4h 19m	3:55pm	Stavanger stasjon	No tags
Bus	12:35pm	Kristiansand rutebilstasjon	3h 39m	4:14pm	Stavanger bussterminal	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 12:11 PM CET.

Compare 2 ways to go from Kristiansand to Stavanger

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Stavanger. The journey takes about 3 hours 59 minutes, and with fares starting at just $46, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

64bus per day

3h 59mAverage Duration

159 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$46 - $98	Average Duration3h 59m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Ferry	Average Price$235 - $260	Average Duration16h 40m	CO₂ emissions 37kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Kristiansand and Stavanger?

Stops in Kristiansand

A
Kristiansand ferjekai
Østre Ringvei 83F, 4632 Kristiansand, Norway
B
Port: Kristiansand
Vestre Strandgate 31, 4611 Kristiansand, Norway

Stops in Stavanger

A
Tananger Port
Kontinentalvegen 31, 4056 Tananger, Norway

Compare bus companies

Vy bus4you

4/5328 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi4.7

Based on 328 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the cleanliness but often complained with the timeliness. Vy bus4you ticket prices on this trip start at $60

Vy Buss Kristiansand Stavanger recent customer reviews

We arrived at the bus terminal before the departure time, a little less than 15 minutes before and the bus never came. We tried to meet it further down the line with no success so we ended up having the take the train which cost us even more money!

Pat O.

April 24, 2024

FlixBus

3.5/511,439 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Kristiansand to Stavanger by bus

How far is Kristiansand from Stavanger?
It's about 161 km (100 miles) from Kristiansand to Stavanger.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Kristiansand to Stavanger?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Kristiansand ferjekai, in Kristiansand, and end it at Tananger Port, in Stavanger.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-23

$55

11-24

$59

Today

$41

11-26

$41

11-27

$45

11-28

$45

11-29

$45

11-30

$41

The cheapest trip from Kristiansand to Stavanger was searched and found on Nov 30, 2025 with a price of $41

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Kristiansand to Stavanger, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $41 to $110 for a bus ticket from Kristiansand to Stavanger based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $41 which is on 2025-11-30.

Usually Vy bus4you will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.