The average train between Kristiansand and Telemark takes 4h 38m and the fastest train takes 4h. The train service runs several times per day from Kristiansand to Telemark. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Kristiansand and Telemark. The earliest departure is at 2:17 AM at night, and the last departure from Kristiansand is at 3:56 PM which arrives into Telemark at 8:59 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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4h 44m • 1 change

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No, there is no direct train from Kristiansand to Telemark. However, there are services departing from Kristiansand station and arriving at Telemark station via Nordagutu stasjon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
Kristiansand to Telemark train services, operated by Go-Ahead Nordic, depart from Kristiansand stasjon station.
Kristiansand to Telemark train services, operated by Go-Ahead Nordic, arrive at Nordagutu stasjon station.
The distance between Kristiansand and Telemark is 158 km. The road distance is 218 km.
Go-Ahead Nordic operates a train from Kristiansand stasjon to Nordagutu stasjon 5 times a day. Tickets cost kr 400–750 and the journey takes 2h 44m.