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Vest-Agder-museet Kristiansand
Open-air and indoor museum with historic houses, exhibitions and family activities that explain life in Vest-Agder across the centuries.
Cheapest price on 13 Sept
£47
Average ticket price on 13 Sept
£80
Fastest journey on 13 Sept
8 h 18 m
Average journey duration on 13 Sept
8 h 26 m
Buses on 13 Sept
37
Distance
238 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Gothenburg to Kristiansand is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gothenburg to Kristiansand will cost around £80 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £47.
To travel from Gothenburg to Kristiansand you need to make at least one change.
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VY190Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Gothenburg to Kristiansand among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £42 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 8h 20m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £42, while a coach costs an average of £42.
Distance: 238 km
Most popular Coach | Driving |
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£42 Average Price Cheapest | £120 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 20m Average total duration Fastest 7h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around £42 compared to roughly £120 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £78. The journey takes 7h 50m versus 6h 9m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
The table below shows live departures for Gothenburg to Kristiansand coaches for tomorrow, Sunday 13 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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600+ VY190 | 2:20 Göteborg, Åkareplatsen | 9h58 | 12:18 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:30 Göteborg, Åkareplatsen | 11h15 | 13:45 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:20 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 9h25 | 14:45 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 1 change | |
600+ VY190 | 7:45 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 8h33 | 16:18 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 1 change | |
600+ VY190 | 7:45 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 10h33 | 18:18 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 1 change | |
600+ VY190 | 7:45 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 8h33 | 16:18 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 1 change | |
600+ VY190 | 7:45 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 8h33 | 16:18 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:50 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 8h25 | 17:15 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 1 change | |
300 · VY190 | 9:30 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 8h48 | 18:18 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 1 change | |
300+ VY190 | 9:30 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 9h48 | 19:18 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 1 change | |
300+ VY190 | 9:30 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 8h48 | 18:18 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 1 change | |
300+ VY190 | 9:30 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 8h48 | 18:18 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 8h45 | 19:15 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 1 change | |
600+ VY190 | 11:25 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 8h53 | 20:18 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 1 change | |
600+ VY190 | 11:25 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 8h53 | 20:18 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 1 change | |
600+ VY190 | 11:25 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 9h53 | 21:18 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 1 change | |
600+ VY190 | 11:25 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 9h53 | 21:18 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 1 change | |
300 · VY190 | 12:00 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 9h18 | 21:18 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:00 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 8h45 | 20:45 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 1 change | |
300+ VY190 | 12:00 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 8h18 | 20:18 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 1 change | |
300+ VY190 | 12:00 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 9h18 | 21:18 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 1 change | |
300+ VY190 | 12:00 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 9h18 | 21:18 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 1 change | |
600+ VY190 | 12:45 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 8h33 | 21:18 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 1 change | |
600+ VY190 | 12:45 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 12h03 | 0:48 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 1 change | |
600+ VY190 | 12:45 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 8h33 | 21:18 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 1 change | |
600+ VY190 | 12:45 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 8h33 | 21:18 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 1 change | |
600+ VY190 | 13:35 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 8h43 | 22:18 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 1 change | |
600+ VY190 | 13:35 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 11h13 | 0:48 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 1 change | |
600+ VY190 | 13:35 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 9h43 | 23:18 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 1 change | |
600+ VY190 | 13:35 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 10h13 | 23:48 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 1 change | |
600+ VY190 | 14:40 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 8h38 | 23:18 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 1 change | |
600+ VY190 | 14:40 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 10h08 | 0:48 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 1 change | |
600+ VY190 | 14:40 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 9h08 | 23:48 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 1 change | |
600+ VY190 | 14:40 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 8h38 | 23:18 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 1 change | |
600+ VY190 | 15:25 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 9h23 | 0:48 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 1 change | |
600+ VY190 | 15:25 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 8h23 | 23:48 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 1 change | |
600+ VY190 | 15:25 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 9h23 | 0:48 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 1 change | |
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Buses from Gothenburg to Kristiansand run on average 10 times per day, taking around 7h 50m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £27 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 00:12, the last at 22:00. The fastest coach covers the 238 km distance in 8h 15m.
Distance 238 km |
Average bus duration 7h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £27 |
Buses per day 10 |
Fastest bus 8h 15m |
First bus 0:12 |
Last bus 22:00 |
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Discover the best of Kristiansand — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Kristiansand trip today.
Open-air and indoor museum with historic houses, exhibitions and family activities that explain life in Vest-Agder across the centuries.
Art museum showing Norwegian and Nordic works, with changing exhibitions in a central waterfront building near the cultural quarter.
Modern art gallery focusing on changing exhibitions, local artists and contemporary visual culture in central Kristiansand.
Lively waterfront promenade with harbour views, boats, public spaces and easy access to the fish quay, beach and cultural venues.
Woodland island area near the centre, popular for coastal walks, viewpoints, swimming spots and traces of military history.
Historic square and surrounding grid-plan streets at the city centre, ideal for architecture, shopping and seeing everyday Kristiansand.
Sørlandsk fiskesuppe is a creamy southern Norwegian fish soup with white fish, shellfish and vegetables, prized as a classic coastal comfort dish.
Bacalao is a rich stockfish and salted cod stew with tomatoes, onions and potatoes, long linked to Norway’s cod trade and coastal cooking.
Klippfisk is salted, dried cod rehydrated and served in hearty dishes, reflecting a cornerstone of Norwegian seafaring and preservation traditions.
Refined restaurant in central Kristiansand serving seasonal tasting menus with strong local seafood focus in a calm modern setting.
Popular seafood restaurant by the fish market, known for fish soup, shellfish and harbour views in a lively casual atmosphere.
Well-known grill and brasserie with steaks, seafood and classic dishes, offering a polished yet relaxed dining room near the centre.
Kristiansand is costly by European standards, with higher hotel, dining and local transport prices than most city-break destinations.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for excellent restaurant service. Taxis can be rounded up. Tipping in cafés is optional.
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Kristiansand Rutebilstasjon -> Markens gate, Kristiansand
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gothenburg to Kristiansand by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Kristiansand, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Gothenburg to Kristiansand buses use the Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen to Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon station pair, with some services arriving at Lillesand, Gaupemyr Bussterminal. Use this guide to compare Gothenburg and Kristiansand bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Nils (in the station), Burger King (in the station), Espresso House (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen.
Available at Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen: Elevators, ramps.
Göteborg, Åkareplatsen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: There are cafes and fast food options nearby.
Wi-Fi is available at Göteborg, Åkareplatsen. ATMs are available at Göteborg, Åkareplatsen.
Ticket office support is available at Göteborg, Åkareplatsen.
Available at Göteborg, Åkareplatsen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Göteborg, Åkareplatsen: The station has facilities for the disabled.
Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon is 2 km from Kristiansand city centre. Public transport options include:
Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Rutebilstasjon (in the station), Fiskebrygga Restaurant (0.5 km), Le Monde Tapas (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the station, near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon.
Available at Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon: Elevators, ramps.
Kristiansand, E18 (Håneskrysset) is 4 km from Kristiansand city centre. Public transport options include:
Kristiansand, E18 (Håneskrysset) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Kristiansand, E18 (Håneskrysset). ATMs are available at Kristiansand, E18 (Håneskrysset).
Ticket office support is available at Kristiansand, E18 (Håneskrysset).
Available at Kristiansand, E18 (Håneskrysset): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Kristiansand, E18 (Håneskrysset): Accessible for passengers with reduced mobility.
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