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How to get from Oslo to Stavanger
The fastest way from Oslo to Stavanger is a direct flight of about 55 minutes. The train along the Sørlandet Line takes about 8 h via Kristiansand, and driving takes about 7 to 8 h.
Best option: Flight. Flights take under an hour and run many times a day, against a full day by train or car.
All the ways to make the trip
| How | Time | How often | Price* | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| flight Direct flights from Oslo Gardermoen to Stavanger Sola (Norwegian, SAS, Widerøe) | about 55 minutes flying, about 3 h 30 door to door | many flights a day | about NOK 700–2,000 | Flytoget and regional trains link Gardermoen with central Oslo; airport buses link Sola with Stavanger. |
| train Go-Ahead Nordic trains on the Sørlandet Line from Oslo S to Stavanger via Kristiansand | about 8 h | a few trains a day, including a night train | about NOK 300–1,200 | Book ahead for cheaper 'minipris' fares; the night train has sleeper compartments. |
| car E18 to Kristiansand, then the E39 to Stavanger | about 7 to 8 h | fuel plus electronic road tolls | Rental cars have toll tags; tolls are billed afterwards. | |
| bus Long-distance express buses via Kristiansand | about 9 to 10 h | a few a day | about NOK 400–900 | Check current services and operators. |
*Approximate prices and times for 2026. Timetables change by season: check with the operator before you travel.
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Tips
- Book flights and train tickets ahead for the cheapest fares.
- The train ride through southern Norway is scenic; the night train saves a hotel night.
- From Stavanger, Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) is about 1 h away by car and ferry tunnel.
- Stavanger's centre is compact and walkable.
Common questions
What is the fastest way from Oslo to Stavanger?
A direct flight from Oslo Gardermoen to Stavanger Sola, about fifty-five minutes in the air. Norwegian, SAS and Widerøe fly the route many times a day. Allowing for airport transfers and security, the trip is about three and a half hours door to door.
Is there a train from Oslo to Stavanger?
Yes. Go-Ahead Nordic runs trains on the Sørlandet Line from Oslo S to Stavanger via Kristiansand, taking about eight hours. There are a few departures a day, including a night train with sleeper compartments. Book 'minipris' fares ahead for the best prices.
How long is the drive from Oslo to Stavanger?
About seven to eight hours for roughly 550 km on the E18 to Kristiansand and the E39 along the south coast. There are electronic road tolls along the way, billed automatically. It is a long day, so consider breaking the trip in Kristiansand or a coastal town.
What is the cheapest way from Oslo to Stavanger?
Early-booked 'minipris' train tickets or low-cost flight fares are often cheapest, sometimes under NOK 500. Buses can also be cheap but are slow. Driving is expensive with fuel and tolls unless shared by a group. Compare prices a few weeks ahead.
Compiled by TonyPlan from operator and transport information and travel knowledge; updated 2026-10-05. Anything we could not confirm is marked as approximate.