What is the travel distance from Mandal to Kristiansand?

The distance separating Mandal and Kristiansand is 23 miles (37 km).

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

The majority of buses traveling from Mandal to Kristiansand start their journey at Mandal Rutebilstasjon and wind up at Kristiansand ferjekai. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Mandal to Kristiansand from $5 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Mandal to Kristiansand on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:49pm	Mandal	36m	4:25pm	Kristiansand	Cheapest
Bus	10:16am	Mandalskrysset	7m	10:23am	Monan E39	Fastest
Bus	10:07am	Marnarkrysset	1h 4m	11:11am	Dyreparken/Travparken	No tags
Bus	3:49pm	Mandal	55m	4:44pm	Håneskrysset E18	No tags
Bus	1:07pm	Marnarkrysset	1h 4m	2:11pm	Dyreparken/Travparken	No tags

Next departures for Mandal to Kristiansand on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:49pm	Mandal	36m	4:25pm	Kristiansand	Cheapest
Bus	10:16am	Mandalskrysset	7m	10:23am	Monan E39	Fastest
Bus	10:07am	Marnarkrysset	1h 4m	11:11am	Dyreparken/Travparken	No tags
Bus	3:49pm	Mandal	55m	4:44pm	Håneskrysset E18	No tags
Bus	1:07pm	Marnarkrysset	1h 4m	2:11pm	Dyreparken/Travparken	No tags

Next departures for Mandal to Kristiansand on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:49pm	Mandal	36m	4:25pm	Kristiansand	Cheapest
Bus	10:16am	Mandalskrysset	7m	10:23am	Monan E39	Fastest
Bus	10:07am	Marnarkrysset	1h 4m	11:11am	Dyreparken/Travparken	No tags
Bus	3:49pm	Mandal	55m	4:44pm	Håneskrysset E18	No tags
Bus	1:07pm	Marnarkrysset	1h 4m	2:11pm	Dyreparken/Travparken	No tags

Next departures for Mandal to Kristiansand on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:49pm	Mandal	36m	4:25pm	Kristiansand	Cheapest
Bus	10:16am	Mandalskrysset	7m	10:23am	Monan E39	Fastest
Bus	10:07am	Marnarkrysset	1h 4m	11:11am	Dyreparken/Travparken	No tags
Bus	3:49pm	Mandal	55m	4:44pm	Håneskrysset E18	No tags
Bus	1:07pm	Marnarkrysset	1h 4m	2:11pm	Dyreparken/Travparken	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 1:29 AM CET.

Get from Mandal to Kristiansand

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 36 minutes and with fares starting at just $9, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

34bus per day

36mAverage Duration

12 milesDistance

0kgCO₂ emissions

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Vy bus4you

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Staff4.7

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Cleanliness4.8

Wifi4.7

FlixBus

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Staff4.1

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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Where are the popular stops in Mandal and Kristiansand?

Stops in Mandal

A - Mandal Rutebilstasjon

Stops in Kristiansand

A - Kristiansand ferjekai

B - Port: Kristiansand

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Mandal to Kristiansand by bus

What is the travel distance from Mandal to Kristiansand?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Mandal to Kristiansand?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/16

$6

11/17

$6

Today

$5

11/19

$5

11/20

$5

11/21

$5

11/22

$5

11/23

$5

The cheapest trip from Mandal to Kristiansand was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $5

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

You can expect to pay from $5 to $24 for a bus ticket from Mandal to Kristiansand based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $5 which is on 2025-11-21.

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.