What is the cheapest way to get from Kristiansand to Rotterdam?

The cheapest way to get from Kristiansand to Rotterdam is to fly and train which costs €160 - €320 and takes 8h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kristiansand to Rotterdam?

The fastest way to get from Kristiansand to Rotterdam is to fly and train which takes 4h 26m and costs €100 - €400.

Is there a direct train between Kristiansand and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Kristiansand to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Kristiansand stasjon and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Oslo S, Malmo C, Hamburg Hbf, Osnabrück Hbf and Hengelo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 51m.

How far is it from Kristiansand to Rotterdam?

The distance between Kristiansand and Rotterdam is 758 km.

How do I travel from Kristiansand to Rotterdam without a car?

The best way to get from Kristiansand to Rotterdam without a car is to car ferry and train and bus which takes 20h 54m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Kristiansand to Rotterdam?

It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Kristiansand to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kristiansand to Rotterdam train from?

Kristiansand to Rotterdam train services, operated by Go-Ahead Nordic, depart from Kristiansand stasjon station.

Where does the Kristiansand to Rotterdam train arrive?

Kristiansand to Rotterdam train services, operated by Go-Ahead Nordic, arrive at Oslo S station.

Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

There are 823+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

Kristiansand to Rotterdam - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, and car ferry

There are 6 ways to get from Kristiansand to Rotterdam by plane, train, car ferry, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
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1. Fly from Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik (KRS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane KRS - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
4h 26m
€103–397
Car ferry, train, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Kristiansand to Hirtshalscarferry
2. Take the train from Hirtshals St. to Aalborg St.train 76
3. Take the bus from Aalborg to Kolding bus stationbus 353 / ...
4. Take the bus from Kolding bus station to Rotterdam Central Stationbus
20h 54m
Train
1. Take the train from Kristiansand stasjon to Oslo Strain F5
2. Take the train from Oslo S to Malmö, Centralstationtrain
3. Take the train from Malmo C to Hamburg Hbftrain Ic
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Osnabrück Hbftrain 43 / ...
5. Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Hengelotrain
6. Take the train from Hengelo to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
24h 51m
€241–432
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Kristiansand to Hirtshalscarferry
2. Drive from Hirtshals to Rotterdamcar
12h 54m
€206–346
Fly Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik (KRS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane KRS - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
8h 26m
€162–316
Train to Stavanger Airport, Sola, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Kristiansand stasjon to Stavanger stasjontrain
2. Fly from Stavanger Airport, Sola (SVG) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane SVG - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
7h 47m
€158–427

Kristiansand to Rotterdam by train

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24h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 757.8 km
Duration: 4h 26m

What companies run services between Kristiansand, Norway and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Kristiansand stasjon to Rotterdam Centraal via Oslo S, Malmo C, Hamburg Hbf, Osnabrück Hbf, and Hengelo in around 24h 51m.

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