The cheapest and fastest ferries from Hirtshals to Kristiansand
Cheapest price
£21
Average price
£39
Fastest journey
2 h 25 m
Average duration
3 h 20 m
Ferries per day
4
Distance
131 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Hirtshals to Kristiansand is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hirtshals to Kristiansand will cost around £39 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £21.
Of the 4 ferries that leave Hirtshals for Kristiansand every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu 16 Apr the direct ferries cover the 131 km distance in an average of 3 h 20 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 2 h 25 m .
The slowest ferries will take 3 h 55 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Color Line21:453h15Hirtshals Port1:00Kristiansand Ferry Terminal£211One-way0 changes
Fjord Line19:153h45Hirtshals (Fjord Line)23:00Kristiansand Ferry Terminal£461One-way0 changes
Fjord Line15:002h25Hirtshals (Fjord Line)17:25Kristiansand Ferry Terminal£461One-way0 changes
Fjord Line9:303h55Hirtshals (Fjord Line)13:25Kristiansand Ferry Terminal£461One-way0 changes
Fjord Line15:002h25Hirtshals (Fjord Line)17:25Kristiansand Ferry Terminal£461One-way0 changes
Color Line21:453h15Hirtshals Port1:00Kristiansand Ferry Terminal£211One-way0 changes
Fjord Line19:153h45Hirtshals (Fjord Line)23:00Kristiansand Ferry Terminal£461One-way0 changes
Fjord Line9:303h55Hirtshals (Fjord Line)13:25Kristiansand Ferry Terminal£461One-way0 changes
Hirtshals to Kristiansand Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Fjord Line | Departure Time 19:15 | Arrival Time 23:00 | Duration 3h45 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu, Fri |
Operator Fjord Line | Departure Time 15:00 | Arrival Time 17:25 | Duration 2h25 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu, Fri |
Operator Fjord Line | Departure Time 09:30 | Arrival Time 13:25 | Duration 3h55 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu, Fri |
Operator Color Line | Departure Time 21:45 | Arrival Time 01:00 | Duration 3h15 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu, Fri |
Live departures
Hirtshals to Kristiansand ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Hirtshals to Kristiansand ferries for today, Wednesday 15 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Fjord Line | 13:00 Hirtshals (Fjord Line) | 2h25 | 15:25 Kristiansand Ferry Terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
Fjord Line | 17:15 Hirtshals (Fjord Line) | 3h45 | 21:00 Kristiansand Ferry Terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
Color Line | 19:45 Hirtshals Port | 3h15 | 23:00 Kristiansand Ferry Terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 16 April | |||||
Fjord Line | 7:30 Hirtshals (Fjord Line) | 3h55 | 11:25 Kristiansand Ferry Terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Hirtshals to Kristiansand
Ferries from Hirtshals to Kristiansand run on average 4 times per day, taking around 3h 23m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £21 if you book in advance.
There are 4 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 06:30, the last at 22:50. The fastest ferry covers the 70 nautical miles (131 km) distance in 3h 14m. There are 27 sailings per week. Ferries from Hirtshals to Kristiansand are available to foot passengers.



Distance 70 nautical miles (131 km) |
Average sailing duration 3h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Ferries per day 4 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 27 |
Fastest ferry 3h 14m |
First ferry 6:30 |
Last ferry 22:50 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 14 days |
Ferry operators: Fjord Line, Color Line from Hirtshals to KristiansandYou can travel by ferry between Hirtshals to Kristiansand with Fjord Line, Color Line for as low as £21. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
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FAQs: Hirtshals to Kristiansand ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hirtshals to Kristiansand by ferry. 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 ferry, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Kristiansand, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular ferry ports
Important Stations and Airports in Hirtshals and Kristiansand
- 08:00-18:00
- Saturday-Sunday: 09:00-17:00
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant Lilleheden (0.3km)
- Restaurant Abstrakt (0.5km)
- Hirtshals Kro (0.7km)
- Main companies are Hirtshals Taxi and Nordjyllands Taxa.
- Free
- Bus Line 80, Stop: Hirtshals Station
- 08:00-18:00
- Saturday-Sunday: 09:00-17:00
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant Sjøhuset (0.3km)
- Restaurant Mother India (0.5km)
- Restaurant Le Monde Tapas (0.7km)
- Main companies are Agder Taxi and Taxi Sør.
- Free
- Bus Line 01, Stop: Kristiansand Havn
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