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

The cheapest way to get from Kristiansand to Rotterdam is to bus which costs €95 - €230 and takes 28h 33m.

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 8h 19m and costs €160 - €400.

Is there a direct bus between Kristiansand and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Kristiansand to Rotterdam station. However, there are services departing from Kristiansand rutebilstasjon and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station via Oslo bussterminal and Copenhagen Busterminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 33m.

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, Göteborg Centralstation, Hamburg Hbf, Osnabrück Hbf and Hengelo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 29m.

How far is it from Kristiansand to Rotterdam?

The distance between Kristiansand and Rotterdam is 764 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 21h 15m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Kristiansand to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kristiansand to Rotterdam bus from?

Kristiansand to Rotterdam bus services, operated by Vy Buss, depart from Kristiansand rutebilstasjon station.

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.

Train or bus from Kristiansand to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Kristiansand to Rotterdam is to train which takes 26h 29m and costs €220 - €410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €95 - €230 and takes 28h 33m.

Where does the Kristiansand to Rotterdam bus arrive?

Kristiansand to Rotterdam bus services, operated by Vy Buss, arrive at Oslo bussterminal station.

Where does the Kristiansand to Rotterdam train arrive?

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

How do I get a bus ticket from Kristiansand to Rotterdam?

Book your Kristiansand to Rotterdam bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

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Kristiansand to Rotterdam - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from Kristiansand to Rotterdam by plane, bus, car ferry, train, 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, bus
best
1. Fly from Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik (KRS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane KRS - AMS
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam to Den haagbus
6h 27m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kristiansand rutebilstasjon to Oslo bussterminalbus
2. Take the bus from Oslo bussterminal to Dybbølsbro fjernbussterminalbus 600 / ...
3. Take the bus from Copenhagen Busterminal to Rotterdam Central Stationbus
28h 33m
€96–226
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
21h 15m
Train
1. Take the train from Kristiansand stasjon to Oslo Strain F5
2. Take the train from Oslo S to Göteborg Centralstationtrain
3. Take the train from Göteborg Centralstation to Hamburg Hbftrain
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
26h 29m
€221–402
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 19m
€164–399
Train to Stavanger Airport, Sola, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
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
9h 48m
€141–384

Kristiansand to Rotterdam by train

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Distance: 764 km
Duration: 6h 27m

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

You can take a train from Kristiansand stasjon to Rotterdam Centraal via Oslo S, Göteborg Centralstation, Hamburg Hbf, Osnabrück Hbf, and Hengelo in around 26h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kristiansand rutebilstasjon to Rotterdam Central Station via Oslo bussterminal, Dybbølsbro fjernbussterminal, and Copenhagen Busterminal in around 28h 33m.

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