What's the distance between Kristiansand and Stavanger by coach?

The distance between Kristiansand and Stavanger by coach is approximately 100 miles (161 km).

How can I get from Kristiansand to Stavanger without driving?

The best way to go from Kristiansand to Stavanger without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Bus Kristiansand to Stavanger from £22 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Kristiansand to Stavanger on 27 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:55	Kristiansand	4h	15:55	Stavanger stasjon	Cheapest
Bus	12:45	Monan E39	3h 26m	16:11	Sykehuset v/tunnel	Fastest
Bus	07:40	Kristiansand rutebilstasjon	3h 45m	11:25	Stavanger bussterminal	No tags
Bus	11:36	Håneskrysset E18	4h 19m	15:55	Stavanger stasjon	No tags
Bus	12:35	Kristiansand rutebilstasjon	3h 39m	16:14	Stavanger bussterminal	No tags

Next departures from Kristiansand to Stavanger on 28 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:55	Kristiansand	4h	15:55	Stavanger stasjon	Cheapest
Bus	12:45	Monan E39	3h 26m	16:11	Sykehuset v/tunnel	Fastest
Bus	07:40	Kristiansand rutebilstasjon	3h 45m	11:25	Stavanger bussterminal	No tags
Bus	11:36	Håneskrysset E18	4h 19m	15:55	Stavanger stasjon	No tags
Bus	12:35	Kristiansand rutebilstasjon	3h 39m	16:14	Stavanger bussterminal	No tags

Next departures from Kristiansand to Stavanger on 29 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:55	Kristiansand	4h	15:55	Stavanger stasjon	Cheapest
Bus	12:45	Monan E39	3h 23m	16:08	Sykehuset v/tunnel	Fastest
Bus	07:40	Kristiansand rutebilstasjon	3h 44m	11:24	Stavanger bussterminal	No tags
Bus	11:36	Håneskrysset E18	4h 19m	15:55	Stavanger stasjon	No tags
Bus	12:35	Kristiansand rutebilstasjon	3h 36m	16:11	Stavanger bussterminal	No tags

Next departures from Kristiansand to Stavanger on 30 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:55	Kristiansand	4h	15:55	Stavanger stasjon	Cheapest
Bus	01:41	Monan E39	3h 25m	05:06	Sykehuset v/tunnel	Fastest
Bus	01:31	Kristiansand rutebilstasjon	3h 39m	05:10	Stavanger bussterminal	No tags
Bus	11:36	Håneskrysset E18	4h 19m	15:55	Stavanger stasjon	No tags
Bus	07:40	Kristiansand rutebilstasjon	3h 45m	11:25	Stavanger bussterminal	No tags

Next departures from Kristiansand to Stavanger on 1 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:55	Kristiansand	4h	15:55	Stavanger stasjon	Cheapest
Bus	12:45	Monan E39	3h 26m	16:11	Sykehuset v/tunnel	Fastest
Bus	07:40	Kristiansand rutebilstasjon	3h 45m	11:25	Stavanger bussterminal	No tags
Bus	11:36	Håneskrysset E18	4h 19m	15:55	Stavanger stasjon	No tags
Bus	12:35	Kristiansand rutebilstasjon	3h 39m	16:14	Stavanger bussterminal	No tags

Next departures from Kristiansand to Stavanger on 2 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:55	Kristiansand	4h	15:55	Stavanger stasjon	Cheapest
Bus	12:45	Monan E39	3h 26m	16:11	Sykehuset v/tunnel	Fastest
Bus	07:40	Kristiansand rutebilstasjon	3h 45m	11:25	Stavanger bussterminal	No tags
Bus	11:36	Håneskrysset E18	4h 19m	15:55	Stavanger stasjon	No tags
Bus	12:35	Kristiansand rutebilstasjon	3h 39m	16:14	Stavanger bussterminal	No tags

Next departures from Kristiansand to Stavanger on 3 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:55	Kristiansand	4h	15:55	Stavanger stasjon	Cheapest
Bus	12:45	Monan E39	3h 26m	16:11	Sykehuset v/tunnel	Fastest
Bus	07:40	Kristiansand rutebilstasjon	3h 45m	11:25	Stavanger bussterminal	No tags
Bus	11:36	Håneskrysset E18	4h 19m	15:55	Stavanger stasjon	No tags
Bus	12:35	Kristiansand rutebilstasjon	3h 39m	16:14	Stavanger bussterminal	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 19:56 CET.

Compare 2 ways to travel 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 £25, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

65bus per day

3h 59mAverage duration

97 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£25 - £53	Average duration3h 59m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Ferry	Average price£126 - £139	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 £32

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.

24 April 2024

FlixBus

3.5/511,451 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Kristiansand to Stavanger

What's the distance between Kristiansand and Stavanger by coach?
The distance between Kristiansand and Stavanger by coach is approximately 100 miles (161 km).
How can I get from Kristiansand to Stavanger without driving?
The best way to go from Kristiansand to Stavanger without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

24/11

£32

25/11

£22

Today

£22

27/11

£24

28/11

£26

29/11

£24

30/11

£22

01/12

£24

The cheapest trip from Kristiansand to Stavanger was searched and found on 25 Nov 2025 with a price of £22

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 £22 to £49 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 £22, 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.