How to get from Oslo to Kristiansand by bus?

From Oslo to Kristiansand by bus

To get from Oslo to Kristiansand in Kristiansand, take the 81 bus from Wessels Plass station to Sjølyst station. Next, take the VY190 bus from Sjølyst station to Kristiansand Rutebilstasjon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 16 min.

256min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8181
Bus - VY190VY190
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 - VY190VY190
    Wait for bus
    VY190
    Kristiansand
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kristiansand Rutebilstasjon
    230 min
  • 6
    Walk to Kristiansand
    Walk to
    Kristiansand
    Havnegata
    1.03 km • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Oslo to Kristiansand by bus via 31 and VY190

To get from Oslo to Kristiansand in Kristiansand, take the 31 bus from Wessels Plass station to Lysaker Stasjon station. Next, take the VY190 bus from Lysaker Stasjon station to Kristiansand Rutebilstasjon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 25 min.

265min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3131
Bus - VY190VY190
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 - 3131
    Wait for bus
    31
    Fornebu
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lysaker Stasjon
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lysaker Stasjon
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - VY190VY190
    Wait for bus
    VY190
    Kristiansand
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kristiansand Rutebilstasjon
    228 min
  • 7
    Walk to Kristiansand
    Walk to
    Kristiansand
    Havnegata
    1.03 km • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Oslo to Kristiansand
The distance between Oslo, Kristiansand and Kristiansand, Kristiansand is approximately 328.43 km, which can typically be travelled in 256 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Oslo to Kristiansand by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Kristiansand – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transit stations close to Oslo

Oslo is located at Rosenkrantz’ gate, Kristiansand and the nearest public transit station is Tinghuset.

Subway stations close to Oslo:

  • Stortinget

Bus stations close to Oslo:

  • Tinghuset
  • Prof. Aschehougs Plass
  • Nationaltheatret
Public transit stations close to Kristiansand, Kristiansand

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

Train stations close to Kristiansand:

  • Kristiansand Stasjon

Bus stations close to Kristiansand:

  • Tollbodgata
  • Jørgen Moes Gate
  • Kristiansand Rutebilstasjon
Related Routes

Alternative route from Oslo to Kristiansand by bus via 31 and VY190

To get from Oslo to Kristiansand in Kristiansand, take the 31 bus from Wessels Plass station to Lysaker Stasjon station. Next, take the VY190 bus from Lysaker Stasjon station to Kristiansand Rutebilstasjon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 25 min.

265min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3131
Bus - VY190VY190
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 - 3131
    Wait for bus
    31
    Fornebu
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lysaker Stasjon
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lysaker Stasjon
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - VY190VY190
    Wait for bus
    VY190
    Kristiansand
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kristiansand Rutebilstasjon
    228 min
  • 7
    Walk to Kristiansand
    Walk to
    Kristiansand
    Havnegata
    1.03 km • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 256 minutes, using Bus line 81, Bus line VY190.

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

    The alternative route takes 265 minutes, using Bus line 31, Bus line VY190.

  • Is there a direct bus between Oslo and Kristiansand?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 16 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 Kristiansand.

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

    The total travel time between Oslo in Oslo and Kristiansand in Kristiansand by bus is about 4 hr 16 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 Kristiansand.

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