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How to get from Kristiansand to Rjukan by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Kristiansand to Rjukan in Tinn, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the F5 train from Kristiansand Stasjon station to Nordagutu Stasjon station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the R55 train and finally take the 185 bus from Notodden Skysstasjon station to Rjukan Torg station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 1 min.

361min
Walk to train station
Train - F5F5
Train - R55R55
Bus - 185185
Walk to Rjukan
Leaves from Kristiansand Stasjon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Kristiansand Stasjon
    1.07 km • 14 min
  • 2
    Train - F5F5
    Wait for train
    F5
    Kongsberg
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Nordagutu Stasjon
    159 min
  • 4
    Train - R55R55
    Wait for train
    R55
    Notodden
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Notodden Stasjon
    15 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Notodden Skysstasjon
    50 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 185185
    Wait for bus
    185
    Rjukan
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rjukan Torg
    111 min
  • 9
    Walk to Rjukan
    Walk to
    Rjukan
    Sam Eydes gate
    30 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via F5, 323 and 185

To get from Kristiansand to Rjukan in Tinn, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the F5 train from Kristiansand Stasjon station to Nordagutu Stasjon station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 323 bus and finally take the 185 bus from Notodden Skysstasjon station to Rjukan Torg station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 1 min.

361min
Walk to train station
Train - F5F5
Bus - 323323
Bus - 185185
Walk to Rjukan
Leaves from Kristiansand Stasjon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Kristiansand Stasjon
    1.07 km • 14 min
  • 2
    Train - F5F5
    Wait for train
    F5
    Kongsberg
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Nordagutu Stasjon
    159 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Nordagutu
    230 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 323323
    Wait for bus
    323
    Notodden Via Nordagutu
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Notodden Skysstasjon
    33 min
  • 7
    Bus - 185185
    Wait for bus
    185
    Rjukan
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rjukan Torg
    111 min
  • 9
    Walk to Rjukan
    Walk to
    Rjukan
    Sam Eydes gate
    30 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Kristiansand to Rjukan

The distance between Kristiansand, Tinn and Rjukan, Tinn is approximately 313.83 km, which can typically be travelled in 361 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kristiansand to Rjukan by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Tinn – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Kristiansand

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

Train stations close to Kristiansand:

  • Kristiansand Stasjon

Bus stations close to Kristiansand:

  • Tollbodgata
  • Kristiansand Rutebilstasjon
  • Vestre Strandgate

Public transit stations close to Rjukan, Tinn

Rjukan is located at Sam Eydes gate, Tinn and the nearest public transit station is Rjukan Senter.

Subway stations close to Rjukan:

  • Rjukan Stasjon

Bus stations close to Rjukan:

  • Rjukan Senter
  • Rjukan Politistasjon
  • Rjukan Rutebilstasjon

Alternative route by bus and train via F5, 323 and 185

To get from Kristiansand to Rjukan in Tinn, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the F5 train from Kristiansand Stasjon station to Nordagutu Stasjon station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 323 bus and finally take the 185 bus from Notodden Skysstasjon station to Rjukan Torg station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 1 min.

361min
Walk to train station
Train - F5F5
Bus - 323323
Bus - 185185
Walk to Rjukan
Leaves from Kristiansand Stasjon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Kristiansand Stasjon
    1.07 km • 14 min
  • 2
    Train - F5F5
    Wait for train
    F5
    Kongsberg
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Nordagutu Stasjon
    159 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Nordagutu
    230 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 323323
    Wait for bus
    323
    Notodden Via Nordagutu
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Notodden Skysstasjon
    33 min
  • 7
    Bus - 185185
    Wait for bus
    185
    Rjukan
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rjukan Torg
    111 min
  • 9
    Walk to Rjukan
    Walk to
    Rjukan
    Sam Eydes gate
    30 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 361 minutes, using Bus line F5, Bus line R55, Bus line 185.

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

    The alternative route takes 361 minutes, using Bus line F5, Bus line 323, Bus line 185.

  • Is there a direct train between Kristiansand and Rjukan?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 6 hr 1 min.

  • Which train line goes from Kristiansand to Rjukan?

    The F5 train line goes from Kristiansand Stasjon station near Kristiansand in Kristiansand to Kongsberg station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Kongsberg station near Rjukan in Tinn.

  • How long does it take to travel from Kristiansand to Rjukan by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Kristiansand in Kristiansand and Rjukan in Tinn by train and bus is about 6 hr 1 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Kristiansand to get to Rjukan?

    Get on the F5 train from the Kristiansand Stasjon station near Kristiansand in Kristiansand.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Kristiansand and Rjukan?

    Get off the train at the Kongsberg stop, which is closest to Rjukan in Tinn.

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