How to get from Kristiansand to Sortland by bus and ferry?

From Kristiansand to Sortland by bus and ferry

To get from Kristiansand to Sortland in Norway, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 ferry lines: take the VY190 bus from Kristiansand Rutebilstasjon station to Leirvik Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 2080 ferry and finally take the HAV ferry from Bergen Nøstet Kystrutekai station to Sortland Kystrutekai station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 23 hr 19 min. The bus and ferry schedule from Kristiansand may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and ferry schedule to Sortland on the Moovit app.

1399min
Walk to bus station
Bus - VY190VY190
Ferry - 20802080
Ferry - HAVHAV
Walk to Sortland
Leaves from Kristiansand Rutebilstasjon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kristiansand Rutebilstasjon
    1.11 km • 15 min
  • 2
    Bus - VY190VY190
    Wait for bus
    VY190
    Bergen (Ostereidet)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leirvik Terminal
    290 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Leirvik BÃ¥tkai
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Ferry - 20802080
    Wait for ferry
    2080
    Bergen
  • 6
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Strandkaiterminalen BÃ¥tkai
    74 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Bergen Nøstet Kystrutekai
    950 m • 13 min
  • 8
    Ferry - HAVHAV
    Wait for ferry
    HAV
    Kirkenes
  • 9
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Sortland Kystrutekai
    878 min
  • 10
    Walk to Sortland
    Walk to
    Sortland
    890 m • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Kristiansand to Sortland by bus and ferry via FX650, 50E and HAV

To get from Kristiansand to Sortland in Norway, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the FX650 bus from Kristiansand Rutebilstasjon station to Bergen Busstasjon station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 50E bus and finally take the HAV ferry from Bergen Nøstet Kystrutekai station to Sortland Kystrutekai station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 23 hr 58 min. The bus and ferry schedule from Kristiansand may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and ferry schedule to Sortland on the Moovit app.

1438min
Walk to bus station
Bus - FX650FX650
Bus - 50E50E
Ferry - HAVHAV
Walk to Sortland
Leaves from Kristiansand Rutebilstasjon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kristiansand Rutebilstasjon
    1.06 km • 14 min
  • 2
    Bus - FX650FX650
    Wait for bus
    FX650
    Bergen
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bergen Busstasjon
    313 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bergen Busstasjon
    140 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 50E50E
    Wait for bus
    50E
    Birkelandsskiftet Via Sandsli
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Olav Kyrres Gate
    2 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Bergen Nøstet Kystrutekai
    930 m • 13 min
  • 8
    Ferry - HAVHAV
    Wait for ferry
    HAV
    Kirkenes
  • 9
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Sortland Kystrutekai
    878 min
  • 10
    Walk to Sortland
    Walk to
    Sortland
    890 m • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Kristiansand to Sortland

The distance between Kristiansand, Norway and Sortland, Norway is approximately 1623.87 km, which can typically be travelled in 1399 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kristiansand to Sortland by bus and ferry, so no matter how you choose to travel in Norway – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Ferry schedule from Kristiansand to Sortland

To check the bus and ferry schedule from Kristiansand to Sortland using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Kristiansand) and destination (Sortland), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and ferry routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and ferry, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and ferry schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Kristiansand to Sortland by bus and ferry via FX650, 50E and HAV

To get from Kristiansand to Sortland in Norway, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the FX650 bus from Kristiansand Rutebilstasjon station to Bergen Busstasjon station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 50E bus and finally take the HAV ferry from Bergen Nøstet Kystrutekai station to Sortland Kystrutekai station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 23 hr 58 min. The bus and ferry schedule from Kristiansand may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and ferry schedule to Sortland on the Moovit app.

1438min
Walk to bus station
Bus - FX650FX650
Bus - 50E50E
Ferry - HAVHAV
Walk to Sortland
Leaves from Kristiansand Rutebilstasjon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kristiansand Rutebilstasjon
    1.06 km • 14 min
  • 2
    Bus - FX650FX650
    Wait for bus
    FX650
    Bergen
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bergen Busstasjon
    313 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bergen Busstasjon
    140 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 50E50E
    Wait for bus
    50E
    Birkelandsskiftet Via Sandsli
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Olav Kyrres Gate
    2 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Bergen Nøstet Kystrutekai
    930 m • 13 min
  • 8
    Ferry - HAVHAV
    Wait for ferry
    HAV
    Kirkenes
  • 9
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Sortland Kystrutekai
    878 min
  • 10
    Walk to Sortland
    Walk to
    Sortland
    890 m • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 1399 minutes, using Bus line VY190, Ferry line 2080, Ferry line HAV.

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

    The alternative route takes 1438 minutes, using Bus line FX650, Bus line 50E, Ferry line HAV.

  • Is there a direct bus between Kristiansand and Sortland in Norway?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 ferry lines in total. The total travelling time is 23 hr 19 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Kristiansand to Sortland in Norway?

    The VY190 bus line goes from Kristiansand Rutebilstasjon station near Kristiansand to Bergen (Ostereidet) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 ferry lines till Bergen (Ostereidet) station near Sortland in Norway.

  • How long does it take to travel from Kristiansand to Sortland in Norway by bus and ferry?

    The total travel time between Kristiansand and Sortland in Norway by bus and ferry is about 23 hr 19 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Kristiansand to get to Sortland in Norway?

    Get on the VY190 bus from the Kristiansand Rutebilstasjon stop near Kristiansand in Norway.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Kristiansand and Sortland in Norway?

    Get off the bus at the Bergen (Ostereidet) station, which is closest to Sortland in Norway.

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