How much is the bus ticket from Kristiansand to Stavanger?

The cheapest bus tickets from Kristiansand to Stavanger start at R 549. The average price for this route is around R 887. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Kristiansand to Stavanger?

The average bus journey time from Kristiansand to Stavanger is 3h 59m, covering a distance of 169 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 3h 14m and is operated by Vy bus4you .

Which bus companies service the Kristiansand to Stavanger route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 64 buses available per day, including services from Vy bus4you , FlixBus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Kristiansand to Stavanger?

The earliest bus departs from Kristiansand to Stavanger at 01:20. And the latest bus departs at 18:56.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Kristiansand to Stavanger?

A bus trip from Kristiansand to Stavanger produces an estimated 4 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Kristiansand to Stavanger?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Vy bus4you , with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 328 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Kristiansand to Stavanger?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Vy bus4you has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.7.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Kristiansand to Stavanger?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Vy bus4you , with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Kristiansand to Stavanger?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Vy bus4you , with a cleanliness rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Bus Kristiansand to Stavanger from R 491 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Kristiansand to Stavanger on 10 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:55	Kristiansand	4h	15:55	Stavanger stasjon	Cheapest
Bus	12:45	Monan E39	3h 26m	16:11	Sykehuset v/tunnel	Fastest
Bus	07:40	Kristiansand rutebilstasjon	3h 45m	11:25	Stavanger bussterminal	No tags
Bus	11:36	Håneskrysset E18	4h 19m	15:55	Stavanger stasjon	No tags
Bus	12:35	Kristiansand rutebilstasjon	3h 39m	16:14	Stavanger bussterminal	No tags

Next departures from Kristiansand to Stavanger on 11 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:55	Kristiansand	4h	15:55	Stavanger stasjon	Cheapest
Bus	12:45	Monan E39	3h 26m	16:11	Sykehuset v/tunnel	Fastest
Bus	07:40	Kristiansand rutebilstasjon	3h 45m	11:25	Stavanger bussterminal	No tags
Bus	11:36	Håneskrysset E18	4h 19m	15:55	Stavanger stasjon	No tags
Bus	12:35	Kristiansand rutebilstasjon	3h 39m	16:14	Stavanger bussterminal	No tags

Next departures from Kristiansand to Stavanger on 12 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:55	Kristiansand	4h	15:55	Stavanger stasjon	Cheapest
Bus	18:56	Monan E39	3h 14m	22:10	Sykehuset v/tunnel	Fastest
Bus	07:40	Kristiansand rutebilstasjon	3h 45m	11:25	Stavanger bussterminal	No tags
Bus	11:36	Håneskrysset E18	4h 19m	15:55	Stavanger stasjon	No tags
Bus	12:35	Kristiansand rutebilstasjon	3h 39m	16:14	Stavanger bussterminal	No tags

Next departures from Kristiansand to Stavanger on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:55	Kristiansand	4h	15:55	Stavanger stasjon	Cheapest
Bus	12:45	Monan E39	3h 23m	16:08	Sykehuset v/tunnel	Fastest
Bus	07:40	Kristiansand rutebilstasjon	3h 44m	11:24	Stavanger bussterminal	No tags
Bus	11:36	Håneskrysset E18	4h 19m	15:55	Stavanger stasjon	No tags
Bus	12:35	Kristiansand rutebilstasjon	3h 36m	16:11	Stavanger bussterminal	No tags

Next departures from Kristiansand to Stavanger on 14 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:55	Kristiansand	4h	15:55	Stavanger stasjon	Cheapest
Bus	17:56	Monan E39	3h 14m	21:10	Sykehuset v/tunnel	Fastest
Bus	01:31	Kristiansand rutebilstasjon	3h 39m	05:10	Stavanger bussterminal	No tags
Bus	11:36	Håneskrysset E18	4h 19m	15:55	Stavanger stasjon	No tags
Bus	07:40	Kristiansand rutebilstasjon	3h 45m	11:25	Stavanger bussterminal	No tags

Next departures from Kristiansand to Stavanger on 15 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:55	Kristiansand	4h	15:55	Stavanger stasjon	Cheapest
Bus	12:45	Monan E39	3h 26m	16:11	Sykehuset v/tunnel	Fastest
Bus	07:40	Kristiansand rutebilstasjon	3h 45m	11:25	Stavanger bussterminal	No tags
Bus	11:36	Håneskrysset E18	4h 19m	15:55	Stavanger stasjon	No tags
Bus	12:35	Kristiansand rutebilstasjon	3h 39m	16:14	Stavanger bussterminal	No tags

Next departures from Kristiansand to Stavanger on 16 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:55	Kristiansand	4h	15:55	Stavanger stasjon	Cheapest
Bus	12:45	Monan E39	3h 26m	16:11	Sykehuset v/tunnel	Fastest
Bus	07:40	Kristiansand rutebilstasjon	3h 45m	11:25	Stavanger bussterminal	No tags
Bus	11:36	Håneskrysset E18	4h 19m	15:55	Stavanger stasjon	No tags
Bus	12:35	Kristiansand rutebilstasjon	3h 39m	16:14	Stavanger bussterminal	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 8:05 PM CET.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Kristiansand to Stavanger

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Stavanger. The journey takes about 3 hours 59 minutes and with fares starting at just R 549, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

64bus per day

3h 59mAverage duration

169 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 549 - R 1 379	Average duration3h 59m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Ferry	Average priceR 2 946 - R 2 946	Average duration16h 40m	CO₂ emissions 37kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Kristiansand and Stavanger?

Stops in Kristiansand

A
Kristiansand ferjekai
Østre Ringvei 83F, 4632 Kristiansand, Norway
B
Port: Kristiansand
Vestre Strandgate 31, 4611 Kristiansand, Norway

Stops in Stavanger

A
Tananger Port
Kontinentalvegen 31, 4056 Tananger, Norway

Compare bus companies

Vy bus4you

4/5328 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.8

WiFi4.7

Based on 328 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the cleanliness but often complained with the timeliness. Vy bus4you ticket prices on this trip start at R 714

Vy Buss Kristiansand Stavanger recent customer reviews

We arrived at the bus terminal before the departure time, a little less than 15 minutes before and the bus never came. We tried to meet it further down the line with no success so we ended up having the take the train which cost us even more money!

Pat O.

24 April 2024

FlixBus

3.5/511 562 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

NO Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Kristiansand to Stavanger by bus

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Kristiansand to Stavanger?
The cheapest bus tickets from Kristiansand to Stavanger start at R 549. The average price for this route is around R 887. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Kristiansand to Stavanger?
The average bus journey time from Kristiansand to Stavanger is 3h 59m, covering a distance of 169 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 3h 14m and is operated by Vy bus4you.
Which bus companies service the Kristiansand to Stavanger route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 64 buses available per day, including services from Vy bus4you, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Kristiansand to Stavanger?
The earliest bus departs from Kristiansand to Stavanger at 01:20. And the latest bus departs at 18:56.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Kristiansand to Stavanger?
A bus trip from Kristiansand to Stavanger produces an estimated 4 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Kristiansand to Stavanger?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Vy bus4you, with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 328 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Kristiansand to Stavanger?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Vy bus4you has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.7.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Kristiansand to Stavanger?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Vy bus4you, with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Kristiansand to Stavanger?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Vy bus4you, with a cleanliness rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

07/12

R 668

08/12

R 553

Today

R 491

10/12

R 542

11/12

R 542

12/12

R 543

13/12

R 543

14/12

R 543

The cheapest trip from Kristiansand to Stavanger was searched and found on 09 Dec 2025 with a price of R 491

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Kristiansand to Stavanger as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 491 to R 1 231 for a bus ticket from Kristiansand to Stavanger based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 542, which is on 2025-12-10.

Usually Vy bus4you will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.