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How to get from Oslo to Kristiansand by bus?

By bus

To get from Oslo to Kristiansand in Norway, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 81 bus from Wessels Plass station to Sjølyst station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NW192 bus and finally take the 36 bus from Kristiansand Rutebilstasjon station to Kvadraturen Videregående Skole station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 24 min.

264min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8181
Bus - NW192NW192
Bus - 3636
Walk to Kristiansand
Leaves from Wessels Plass

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wessels Plass
    130 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8181
    Wait for bus
    81
    Fornebu
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sjølyst
    7 min
  • 4
    Bus - NW192NW192
    Wait for bus
    NW192
    Stavanger Lufthavn
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kristiansand Rutebilstasjon
    244 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kristiansand Rutebilstasjon
    30 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 3636
    Wait for bus
    36
    Tveit - Birkeland
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kvadraturen Videregående Skole
    3 min
  • 9
    Walk to Kristiansand
    Walk to
    Kristiansand
    160 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 81, NW192 and M1

To get from Oslo to Kristiansand in Norway, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 81 bus from Wessels Plass station to Sjølyst station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NW192 bus and finally take the M1 bus from Bjørndalssletta station to Kvadraturen Videregående Skole station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 27 min.

267min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8181
Bus - NW192NW192
Bus - M1M1
Walk to Kristiansand
Leaves from Wessels Plass

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wessels Plass
    130 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8181
    Wait for bus
    81
    Fornebu
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sjølyst
    7 min
  • 4
    Bus - NW192NW192
    Wait for bus
    NW192
    Stavanger Lufthavn
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bjørndalssletta
    242 min
  • 6
    Bus - M1M1
    Wait for bus
    M1
    Flekkerøy
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kvadraturen Videregående Skole
    7 min
  • 8
    Walk to Kristiansand
    Walk to
    Kristiansand
    150 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Oslo to Kristiansand

The distance between Oslo, Norway and Kristiansand, Norway is approximately 331.49 km, which can typically be travelled in 264 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Oslo to Kristiansand by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Norway – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Oslo

Oslo is located at Rosenkrantz’ gate, Norway and the nearest public transit station is Wessels Plass.

Subway stations close to Oslo:

  • Stortinget

Bus stations close to Oslo:

  • Wessels Plass
  • Prof. Aschehougs Plass
  • Tinghuset

Public transit stations close to Kristiansand, Norway

Kristiansand is located at Kristiansand, Norway and the nearest public transit station is Tollbodgata.

Train stations close to Kristiansand:

  • Kristiansand Stasjon

Bus stations close to Kristiansand:

  • Tollbodgata
  • Lund Torv
  • Rådhuset

Alternative route by bus via 81, NW192 and M1

To get from Oslo to Kristiansand in Norway, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 81 bus from Wessels Plass station to Sjølyst station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NW192 bus and finally take the M1 bus from Bjørndalssletta station to Kvadraturen Videregående Skole station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 27 min.

267min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8181
Bus - NW192NW192
Bus - M1M1
Walk to Kristiansand
Leaves from Wessels Plass

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wessels Plass
    130 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8181
    Wait for bus
    81
    Fornebu
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sjølyst
    7 min
  • 4
    Bus - NW192NW192
    Wait for bus
    NW192
    Stavanger Lufthavn
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bjørndalssletta
    242 min
  • 6
    Bus - M1M1
    Wait for bus
    M1
    Flekkerøy
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kvadraturen Videregående Skole
    7 min
  • 8
    Walk to Kristiansand
    Walk to
    Kristiansand
    150 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Oslo to Kristiansand?

    The fastest way takes 264 minutes, using Bus line 81, Bus line NW192, Bus line 36.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Oslo to Kristiansand?

    The alternative route takes 267 minutes, using Bus line 81, Bus line NW192, Bus line M1.

  • Is there a direct bus between Oslo and Kristiansand?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 24 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Oslo to Kristiansand?

    The 81 bus line goes from Wessels Plass station near Oslo in Oslo to Fornebu station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Fornebu station near Kristiansand in Norway.

  • How long does it take to travel from Oslo to Kristiansand by bus?

    The total travel time between Oslo in Oslo and Kristiansand in Norway by bus is about 4 hr 24 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Oslo to get to Kristiansand?

    Get on the 81 bus from the Wessels Plass stop near Oslo in Oslo.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Oslo and Kristiansand?

    Get off the bus at the Fornebu stop, which is closest to Kristiansand in Norway.

  • When is the last train from Oslo to Kristiansand?

    The last train from Oslo in Oslo to Kristiansand in Norway is the Sørtoget region line. It leaves the Oslo S station at 8:25 PM.

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