Stavanger – Kristiansand
Ferry to Norway
Stavanger – Kristiansand
Ferry to Norway
The Stavanger Kristiansand ferry route connects Norway with Norway. Currently there is just the 1 ferry company operating this ferry service, Fjord Line. The crossing operates up to 7 times each week with sailing durations from around 16 hours 55 minutes.
Stavanger Kristiansand sailing durations and frequency may vary from season to season so we’d advise doing a live check to get the most up to date information.
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Stavanger is a city and municipality in the county of Rogaland in southwest Norway. Stavanger was founded in 1125. It grew into a centre of civic administration and an important south-west coast market town around 1150-1200. With the reformation in 1536, it's role as a religious centre declined. Rich herring fisheries in the 19th century gave the city new life. The city's history is a continuous alternation between upswings and recessions. The city and its surroundings is deeply rooted in religion and Christian life, and for long periods of time its most important industries have been shipping, shipbuilding and the canning industry. In 1969 a new upswing started as oil was first discovered in the North Sea. After much discussion Stavanger was chosen to be the on-shore center for the oil industry on the Norwegian sector of the North Sea. In 2003 Norway was the world's 3rd largest exporter of crude oil.
Possibly the most famous Norwegian city other than the capital of Oslo, Kristiansand is known as the capital of Southern Norway and is the primary port in Scandinavia. Thriving on its ferry connections, Kristiansand Port is a bright, energetic place that is the closest thing Norway has to a seaside resort. In the winter, there is usually heavy snowfall, although it rarely settles for very long at the coast so the ferry routes remain relatively unaffected. The city itself is famed for its friendly welcoming atmosphere and quaint buildings, but it’s the ease of which visitors can get around that makes Kristiansand such a desirable tourist destination. It is more than possible to see all the major attractions, hit the shops and grab a bite to eat all in one day. Rich on culture and tradition, the most popular tourist spots are around the historic town centre, which is home to the fish market and impressive flower displays. To experience the natural beauty in the more rural areas, there is a bus service heading out of the main town to areas showcasing the picturesque landscapes. With frequent links to Denmark, the port is known as the gateway to Denmark with ferry routes to Hirtshals on the northern coast. There are weekly sailings making the three hour crossing and are supplied by either Fjordline or Color Line.
