How far is Stavanger from Kristiansand?

Stavanger and Kristiansand are 100 miles (161 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Stavanger to Kristiansand?

Most of the buses traveling from Stavanger to Kristiansand leave from Tananger Port and arrive at Kristiansand ferjekai. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Stavanger to Kristiansand from $28 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Stavanger to Kristiansand on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:25pm	Stavanger stasjon	4h	4:25pm	Kristiansand	Cheapest
Bus	6:19pm	Sykehuset v/tunnel	3h 15m	9:34pm	Monan E39	Fastest
Bus	10:00am	Stavanger bussterminal	4h 3m	2:03pm	Bjørndalssletta E18	No tags
Bus	12:25pm	Stavanger stasjon	4h 19m	4:44pm	Håneskrysset E18	No tags
Bus	2:00pm	Stavanger bussterminal	4h 3m	6:03pm	Bjørndalssletta E18	No tags

Next departures for Stavanger to Kristiansand on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:25pm	Stavanger stasjon	4h	4:25pm	Kristiansand	Cheapest
Bus	6:19pm	Sykehuset v/tunnel	3h 15m	9:34pm	Monan E39	Fastest
Bus	7:00am	Stavanger bussterminal	4h 3m	11:03am	Bjørndalssletta E18	No tags
Bus	12:25pm	Stavanger stasjon	4h 19m	4:44pm	Håneskrysset E18	No tags
Bus	10:00am	Stavanger bussterminal	4h 3m	2:03pm	Bjørndalssletta E18	No tags

Next departures for Stavanger to Kristiansand on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:20pm	Stavanger stasjon	4h	4:20pm	Kristiansand	Cheapest
Bus	8:39pm	Sykehuset v/tunnel	3h 12m	11:51pm	Monan E39	Fastest
Bus	8:00am	Stavanger bussterminal	4h 3m	12:03pm	Bjørndalssletta E18	No tags
Bus	12:20pm	Stavanger stasjon	4h 19m	4:39pm	Håneskrysset E18	No tags
Bus	10:00am	Stavanger bussterminal	4h 3m	2:03pm	Bjørndalssletta E18	No tags

Next departures for Stavanger to Kristiansand on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:04am	Sykehuset v/tunnel	3h 24m	12:28pm	Grauthelleren E39	Cheapest
Bus	6:19pm	Sykehuset v/tunnel	3h 15m	9:34pm	Monan E39	Fastest
Bus	9:00am	Stavanger bussterminal	4h 3m	1:03pm	Bjørndalssletta E18	No tags
Bus	12:10pm	Stavanger stasjon	4h	4:10pm	Kristiansand	No tags
Bus	12:30pm	Stavanger bussterminal	4h 3m	4:33pm	Bjørndalssletta E18	No tags

Next departures for Stavanger to Kristiansand on December 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:25pm	Stavanger stasjon	4h	4:25pm	Kristiansand	Cheapest
Bus	6:19pm	Sykehuset v/tunnel	3h 15m	9:34pm	Monan E39	Fastest
Bus	7:00am	Stavanger bussterminal	4h 3m	11:03am	Bjørndalssletta E18	No tags
Bus	12:25pm	Stavanger stasjon	4h 19m	4:44pm	Håneskrysset E18	No tags
Bus	10:00am	Stavanger bussterminal	4h 3m	2:03pm	Bjørndalssletta E18	No tags

Next departures for Stavanger to Kristiansand on December 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:25pm	Stavanger stasjon	4h	4:25pm	Kristiansand	Cheapest
Bus	6:19pm	Sykehuset v/tunnel	3h 15m	9:34pm	Monan E39	Fastest
Bus	7:00am	Stavanger bussterminal	4h 3m	11:03am	Bjørndalssletta E18	No tags
Bus	12:25pm	Stavanger stasjon	4h 19m	4:44pm	Håneskrysset E18	No tags
Bus	10:00am	Stavanger bussterminal	4h 3m	2:03pm	Bjørndalssletta E18	No tags

Next departures for Stavanger to Kristiansand on December 3
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:25pm	Stavanger stasjon	4h	4:25pm	Kristiansand	Cheapest
Bus	6:19pm	Sykehuset v/tunnel	3h 15m	9:34pm	Monan E39	Fastest
Bus	7:00am	Stavanger bussterminal	4h 3m	11:03am	Bjørndalssletta E18	No tags
Bus	12:25pm	Stavanger stasjon	4h 19m	4:44pm	Håneskrysset E18	No tags
Bus	10:00am	Stavanger bussterminal	4h 3m	2:03pm	Bjørndalssletta E18	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 6:29 AM CET.

Compare 2 ways to go from Stavanger to Kristiansand

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Kristiansand. The journey takes about 3 hours 56 minutes and with fares starting at just $32, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

66bus per day

3h 56mAverage Duration

99 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$32 - $68	Average Duration3h 56m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Ferry	Average Price$157 - $221	Average Duration16h 55m	CO₂ emissions 37kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Stavanger and Kristiansand?

Stops in Stavanger

A
Tananger Port
Kontinentalvegen 31, 4056 Tananger, Norway

Stops in Kristiansand

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

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FlixBus

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Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Stavanger to Kristiansand by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/25

$28

11/26

$28

Today

$31

11/28

$31

11/29

$31

11/30

$48

12/01

$31

12/02

$28

The cheapest trip from Stavanger to Kristiansand was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $28

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

You can expect to pay from $28 to $63 for a bus ticket from Stavanger to Kristiansand based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $28 which is on 2025-12-02.

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.