Stavanger – Kristiansand
Ferries to Norway
Stavanger – Kristiansand
Ferries to Norway
Depending on the season their are about 7 weekly sailings between Stavanger and Kristiansand. Fjord Line provides the ferry from Stavanger to Kristiansand. Stavanger Kristiansand ferries cost between $371 and $1680, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get tickets, pricing, schedules and availability.
The earliest Stavanger Kristiansand ferry typically departs Stavanger at about 20:00 and the last ferry usually leaves at 20:30.
Ferries from Stavanger to Kristiansand sail in around 16 hours 55 minutes. The fastest ferry is approximately 16 hours 55 minutes. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 7 weekly sailings from Stavanger to Kristiansand provided by Fjord Line. Timetables can change from season to season.
The price of a ferry from Stavanger to Kristiansand typically range between $370* and $1678*. On average the Stavanger Kristiansand ferry is $634*. The cheapest Stavanger Kristiansand ferry prices start from $370*. The average price for a foot passenger is $543*. The average price for a car is $1044*.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated June 25.
The distance between Stavanger to Kristiansand is approximately 174 miles (281km) or 152 nautical miles.
Yes, Stavanger Kristiansand ferries allow cars onboard with Fjord Line between Stavanger and Kristiansand. To view car ferry tickets and prices between Stavanger and Kristiansand use our Deal Finder.
Fjord Line allow foot passengers on Stavanger Kristiansand ferries.
Currently, are not permitted to board ferries from Stavanger to Kristiansand.
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| Stavanger - Kristiansand Ferry Route Summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Norway | |
| Destination Country | Norway | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Fjord Line | |
| Average Price | $634 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 7 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 16 h 55 m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 16 h 55 m | |
| First Ferry | 20:00 | |
| Last Ferry | 20:30 | |
| Distance | 152 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 June 2025.
The Norwegian town of Stavanger is located on the Stavanger Peninsular, in the south west of the country. Dating back to the 12th century the city's centre is largely of 18th and 19th century construction with timber houses, which are protected as a result of their historical significance. The city's cathedral also dates back to the 12th century and is a popular tourist attraction. The city, which has managed quite well to retain its small town atmosphere has a number of museums that contain items that are of both local and national importance. The Norwegian Petroleum Museum in the city was opened in 1998 and is the city's most visited museum and the only petroleum museum in Europe. Established in 1864 is the Missjonmuseet which is the city's oldest museum and is located on the ground floor of the faculty building at MHS and contains around 5,000 exhibits. The city is also popular with visitors who use it as a base to visit the Norwegian fjords. As the gateway to the fjords the most popular attraction is Pulpit Rock which attracts around 200,000 each year.
Located outside Stavanger, the town's port services ferries to Hirtshals in Denmark. Local ferries go to Tau and Kvitsøy, while fast passenger boats go to many villages and islands between the main routes from Stavanger to Haugesund and Sauda.
The Norwegian town and port of Kristiansand is located on the Skagerrak and until the Kiel Canal opened between the North Sea and the Baltic Sea, it was an important route militarily and geopolitically. This resulted in the town serving as a military stronghold for centuries which began as Harald Fairhair's royal residence, then as a Danish/Norwegian fortress and later as a garrison town. Kristiansand is the gateway for many Norwegians to and from the continent with frequent ferry services departing to Denmark. It is also the terminus of a railway line that operates along the southern edge of southern Norway.
The city takes its name from King Christian IV who founded the town in 1641. The 'sand' part of the name refers to the sandy headland upon which the city was built. Kristiansand is a popular tourist destination, especially during the summer, and popular sites include Kristiansand Zoo and Amusement Park which is located to the east of the town. Animals that can be seen in the zoo includes wolves, tigers, lions and lynx.
From the town's port, ferry services depart to Gothenburg (starting and ending in Newcastle, UK) and to Hirtshals in Denmark.
