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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Kristiansand is to bus which costs kr 1100 - kr 2800 and takes 28h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Kristiansand is to train and fly which takes 4h 56m and costs kr 1100 - kr 4500.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Kristiansand?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Kristiansand. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Kristiansand rutebilstasjon via Dybbølsbro fjernbussterminal and Oslo bussterminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Kristiansand?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Kristiansand. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Kristiansand stasjon via Hengelo, Osnabrück Hbf, Hamburg Hbf, Göteborg Centralstation and Oslo S. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 12m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Kristiansand?

The distance between Rotterdam and Kristiansand is 758 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Kristiansand without a car is to train which takes 26h 12m and costs kr 2300 - kr 4200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Rotterdam to Kristiansand, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Kristiansand bus from?

Rotterdam to Kristiansand bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Kristiansand train from?

Rotterdam to Kristiansand train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Kristiansand?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Kristiansand is to train which takes 26h 12m and costs kr 2300 - kr 4200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs kr 1100 - kr 2800 and takes 28h 13m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Kristiansand bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Kristiansand bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Copenhagen Busterminal station.

Where does the Rotterdam to Kristiansand train arrive?

Rotterdam to Kristiansand train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Hengelo station.

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

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

Where can I stay near Kristiansand?

There are 258+ hotels available in Kristiansand.

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

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

Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik (KRS)plane AMS - KRS
4h 56m
kr 1,114–4,445
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Hengelotrain
2. Take the train from Hengelo to Osnabrück Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Göteborg Centralstationtrain 344
5. Take the train from Göteborg Centralstation to Oslo Strain
6. Take the train from Oslo S to Kristiansand stasjontrain F5
26h 12m
kr 2,348–4,148
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Copenhagen Busterminalbus
2. Take the bus from Dybbølsbro fjernbussterminal to Oslo bussterminalbus 300 / ...
3. Take the bus from Oslo bussterminal to Kristiansand rutebilstasjonbus
28h 13m
kr 1,184–2,715
Bus, train, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Kolding bus stationbus
2. Take the bus from Kolding bus station to Aalborgbus 353 / ...
3. Take the train from Aalborg St. to Hirtshals St.train 76
4. Take the car ferry from Hirtshals to Kristiansandcarferry
31h 20m
Train to Brussels Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik (KRS)plane BRU - KRS
8h 11m
kr 1,740–4,357
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Hirtshalscar
2. Take the car ferry from Hirtshals to Kristiansandcarferry
12h 53m
kr 2,328–3,884

Rotterdam to Kristiansand by train

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26h 12mAverage Duration

kr 2,348Cheapest Price

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Distance: 758.1 km
Duration: 4h 56m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Kristiansand stasjon via Hengelo, Osnabrück Hbf, Hamburg Hbf, Göteborg Centralstation, and Oslo S in around 26h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Kristiansand rutebilstasjon via Copenhagen Busterminal, Dybbølsbro fjernbussterminal, and Oslo bussterminal in around 28h 13m.

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