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 one train line and 2 bus lines: take the F5 train from Kristiansand Stasjon station to Kongsberg Stasjon station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the VY1 bus and finally take the 185 bus from Notodden Skysstasjon station to Rjukan Torg station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 9 min.

429min
Walk to train station
Train - F5F5
Bus - VY1VY1
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
    Oslo S
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Kongsberg Stasjon
    180 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kongsberg Knutepunkt
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - VY1VY1
    Wait for bus
    VY1
    Notodden
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Notodden Skysstasjon
    48 min
  • 7
    Bus - 185185
    Wait for bus
    185
    Rjukan
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rjukan Torg
    126 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 374.35 km, which can typically be travelled in 429 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 Kristiansand Rutebilstasjon.

Train stations close to Kristiansand:

  • Kristiansand Stasjon

Bus stations close to Kristiansand:

  • Kristiansand Rutebilstasjon
  • Vestre Strandgate
  • Henrik Wergelands Gate

Public transit stations close to Rjukan, Tinn

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

Subway stations close to Rjukan:

  • Rjukan Stasjon

Bus stations close to Rjukan:

  • Rjukan Torg
  • Rjukan Politistasjon
  • Rjukan Senter

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 429 minutes, using Bus line F5, Bus line VY1, Bus line 185.

  • Is there a direct train between Kristiansand and Rjukan?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 7 hr 9 min.

  • Which train line goes from Kristiansand to Rjukan?

    The F5 train line goes from Kristiansand Stasjon station near Kristiansand in Kristiansand to Oslo S station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Rjukan 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 7 hr 9 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 Rjukan stop, which is closest to Rjukan in Tinn.

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