How far is Stavanger from Kristiansand?

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

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

Buses departing from Tananger Port in Stavanger will take you to Kristiansand ferjekai in Kristiansand.

Bus Stavanger to Kristiansand from $40 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

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

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

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

Next departures for Stavanger to Kristiansand on November 13
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:25pm	Stavanger stasjon	4h	4:25pm	Kristiansand	Cheapest
6:19pm	Sykehuset v/tunnel	3h 15m	9:34pm	Monan E39	Fastest
7:00am	Stavanger bussterminal	4h 3m	11:03am	Bjørndalssletta E18	No tags
12:25pm	Stavanger stasjon	4h 19m	4:44pm	Håneskrysset E18	No tags
10:00am	Stavanger bussterminal	4h 3m	2:03pm	Bjørndalssletta E18	No tags

Next departures for Stavanger to Kristiansand on November 14
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:25pm	Stavanger stasjon	4h	4:25pm	Kristiansand	Cheapest
6:19pm	Sykehuset v/tunnel	3h 15m	9:34pm	Monan E39	Fastest
7:00am	Stavanger bussterminal	4h 3m	11:03am	Bjørndalssletta E18	No tags
12:25pm	Stavanger stasjon	4h 19m	4:44pm	Håneskrysset E18	No tags
10:00am	Stavanger bussterminal	4h 3m	2:03pm	Bjørndalssletta E18	No tags

Next departures for Stavanger to Kristiansand on November 15
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
8:35pm	Stavanger bussterminal	3h 27m	12:02am	Kristiansand rutebilstasjon	Cheapest
8:39pm	Sykehuset v/tunnel	3h 12m	11:51pm	Monan E39	Fastest
8:00am	Stavanger bussterminal	4h 3m	12:03pm	Bjørndalssletta E18	No tags
12:20pm	Stavanger stasjon	4h	4:20pm	Kristiansand	No tags
10:00am	Stavanger bussterminal	4h 3m	2:03pm	Bjørndalssletta E18	No tags

Next departures for Stavanger to Kristiansand on November 16
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:10pm	Stavanger stasjon	4h	4:10pm	Kristiansand	Cheapest
6:19pm	Sykehuset v/tunnel	3h 15m	9:34pm	Monan E39	Fastest
9:00am	Stavanger bussterminal	4h 3m	1:03pm	Bjørndalssletta E18	No tags
12:10pm	Stavanger stasjon	4h 19m	4:29pm	Håneskrysset E18	No tags
12:30pm	Stavanger bussterminal	4h 3m	4:33pm	Bjørndalssletta E18	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Stavanger to Kristiansand

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Kristiansand. The journey takes about 3 hours 55 minutes, and with fares starting at just $46, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

65bus per day

3h 55mAverage Duration

155 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$46 - $373	Average Duration3h 55m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Ferry	Average Price$228 - $344	Average Duration16h 55m	CO₂ emissions 37kg CO₂e

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Vy bus4you

4/5327 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi4.7

FlixBus

3.5/511,259 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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Where are the popular stops in Stavanger and Kristiansand?

Stops in Stavanger

A - Tananger Port

Stops in Kristiansand

A - Kristiansand ferjekai

B - Port: Kristiansand

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Stavanger to Kristiansand by bus

How far is Stavanger from Kristiansand?
The distance between Stavanger and Kristiansand is approximately 161 km (100 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Stavanger to Kristiansand?
Buses departing from Tananger Port in Stavanger will take you to Kristiansand ferjekai in Kristiansand.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-08

$45

11-09

$45

Today

$51

11-11

$45

11-12

$45

11-13

$45

11-14

$45

11-15

$44

The cheapest trip from Stavanger to Kristiansand was searched and found on Nov 15, 2025 with a price of $44

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 $44 to $90 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 $44 which is on 2025-11-15.

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.

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