- Must visit
Göteborgs konstmuseum
One of the city’s key museums, with Nordic art, design and crafts from earlier centuries to today in a central historic building.
Cheapest price on 12 Oct
£29
Average ticket price on 12 Oct
£50
Fastest journey on 12 Oct
8 h 14 m
Average journey duration on 12 Oct
8 h 24 m
Buses on 12 Oct
29
Distance
238 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Kristiansand to Gothenburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kristiansand to Gothenburg will cost around £50 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £29.
To travel from Kristiansand to Gothenburg you need to make at least one change.
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600Buses from Kristiansand to Gothenburg run on average 42 times per day, taking around 7h 49m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £18 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 7h 20m.
Distance 238 km |
Average bus duration 7h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Buses per day 42 |
Fastest bus 7h 20m |
First bus 0:12 |
Last bus 22:00 |
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The table below shows live departures for Kristiansand to Gothenburg coaches for today, Sunday 11 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VY190+ 300 | 7:00 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 11h15 | 18:15 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1 change | |
VY190+ 600 | 7:00 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 8h35 | 15:35 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1 change | |
VY190+ 600 | 7:00 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 9h45 | 16:45 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1 change | |
VY190+ 600 | 7:00 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 8h35 | 15:35 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1 change | |
VY190+ 600 | 8:00 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 8h45 | 16:45 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1 change | |
VY190+ 600 | 8:00 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 8h45 | 16:45 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1 change | |
VY190+ 300 | 8:00 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 10h15 | 18:15 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1 change | |
VY190+ 300 | 8:00 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 10h45 | 18:45 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:30 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 9h25 | 17:55 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1 change | |
VY190 · 300 | 9:00 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 9h15 | 18:15 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1 change | |
VY190+ 300 | 9:00 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 9h15 | 18:15 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1 change | |
VY190+ 600 | 9:00 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 12h15 | 21:15 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1 change | |
VY190+ 300 | 9:00 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 9h45 | 18:45 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1 change | |
VY190+ 600 | 10:00 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 11h15 | 21:15 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1 change | |
VY190+ 300 | 10:00 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 8h15 | 18:15 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1 change | |
VY190 · 300 | 10:00 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 8h45 | 18:45 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1 change | |
VY190+ 300 | 10:00 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 8h45 | 18:45 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 9h10 | 19:40 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1 change | |
VY190+ 600 | 11:00 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 10h15 | 21:15 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1 change | |
VY190+ 600 | 11:00 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 9h20 | 20:20 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1 change | |
VY190+ 300 | 11:00 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 11h15 | 22:15 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1 change | |
VY190+ 300 | 11:00 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 11h00 | 22:00 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1 change | |
VY190+ 600 | 12:00 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 9h15 | 21:15 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1 change | |
VY190+ 300 | 12:00 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 10h00 | 22:00 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1 change | |
VY190+ 300 | 12:00 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 10h15 | 22:15 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1 change | |
VY190+ 600 | 12:00 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 9h15 | 21:15 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:30 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 8h35 | 21:05 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1 change | |
VY190+ 300 | 13:00 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 9h00 | 22:00 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1 change | |
VY190+ 300 | 13:00 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 9h15 | 22:15 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1 change | |
VY190+ 600 | 13:00 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 8h15 | 21:15 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1 change | |
VY190+ 300 | 13:30 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 9h50 | 23:20 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1 change | |
VY190+ 300 | 13:30 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 8h45 | 22:15 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1 change | |
VY190+ 300 | 13:30 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 8h30 | 22:00 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1 change | |
VY190 · 300 | 13:30 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 8h30 | 22:00 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1 change | |
VY190+ 300 | 14:00 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 9h20 | 23:20 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1 change | |
VY190 · 300 | 14:00 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 8h15 | 22:15 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1 change | |
VY190+ 300 | 14:00 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 8h15 | 22:15 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1 change | |
VY190+ 300 | 14:00 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 13h00 | 3:00 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1 change | |
VY190 · 300 | 14:30 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 8h50 | 23:20 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1 change | |
VY190+ 300 | 14:30 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 8h50 | 23:20 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1 change | |
VY190+ 300 | 14:30 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 12h30 | 3:00 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1 change | |
VY190+ 300 | 14:30 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 7h45 | 22:15 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 14:30 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 9h15 | 23:45 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1 change | |
VY190+ 300 | 15:00 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 12h00 | 3:00 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1 change | |
VY190+ 300 | 15:00 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 8h20 | 23:20 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 15:30 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 9h50 | 1:20 Göteborg, Åkareplatsen | 1 change | |
VY190+ 300 | 16:00 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 11h00 | 3:00 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1 change | |
VY190+ 300 | 16:30 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 10h30 | 3:00 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1 change | |
VY190+ 600 | 17:00 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 9h30 | 2:30 Göteborg, Åkareplatsen | 1 change | |
VY190+ 300 | 17:00 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 10h00 | 3:00 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 17:30 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 9h05 | 2:35 Göteborg, Åkareplatsen | 1 change | |
VY190 · 300 | 18:00 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 9h00 | 3:00 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1 change | |
VY190+ 300 | 18:00 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 9h00 | 3:00 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1 change | |
VY190+ 300 | 19:00 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 8h00 | 3:00 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1 change | |
| Monday 12 October | |||||
VY190+ 600 | 4:16 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 8h14 | 12:30 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1 change | |
VY190+ 600 | 4:16 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 9h14 | 13:30 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1 change | |
VY190+ 600 | 4:16 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 11h19 | 15:35 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1 change | |
VY190+ 600 | 4:16 Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon | 9h14 | 13:30 Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 1 change | |
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One of the city’s key museums, with Nordic art, design and crafts from earlier centuries to today in a central historic building.
A major science centre with rainforest, aquarium, space and hands-on exhibits. Ideal for curious visitors and families.
A maritime museum afloat, with historic ships and a submarine to explore. Worth visiting for naval history and a different museum experience.
The city’s best-known boulevard, lined with cultural venues, public spaces and grand buildings. A classic route for walking through central Gothenburg.
A historic district of wooden houses, cobbled lanes and independent shops. Worth visiting for atmosphere and an easy walk near the centre.
A large landscaped park with lawns, woodland paths and a hilltop viewpoint. A local favourite for walks, picnics and sunset city views.
Classic open prawn sandwich on bread with mayonnaise, egg and salad. A west coast staple showcasing fresh North Sea prawns.
Creamy fish and shellfish soup, often with salmon, white fish, prawns and mussels. A signature dish in Gothenburg’s seafood tradition.
Freshly cooked langoustines from the Bohuslän coast, prized in Gothenburg fish markets and restaurants for their sweet, delicate flavour.
Refined Nordic dining with tasting menus and a polished yet relaxed room. Good choice for a special evening in the city centre.
Classic seafood restaurant in Feskekôrka known for shellfish platters and west coast fish in a lively market setting.
Popular casual spot serving generous Swedish classics such as meatballs and herring in a welcoming, old-fashioned atmosphere.
Gothenburg is pricier than many European city breaks, with higher hotel, dining and transport costs, though lunch deals and public transport can help.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great restaurant service is appreciated but not expected. Taxis can be rounded up; cafés usually do not require tips.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kristiansand to Gothenburg 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 Gothenburg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Kristiansand to Gothenburg buses use the Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon to Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen station pair, with some services arriving at Göteborg, Åkareplatsen. Use this guide to compare Kristiansand and Gothenburg bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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.
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.
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