Flights:
Stavanger Airport (SVG) offers domestic and international flights. A flight from Oslo to Stavanger takes approximately 55 minutes, with prices starting around $75 (€67) .
Getting There and Away
Stavanger's main transport hubs include Stavanger Airport, Sola (SVG), located southwest of the city, and the central Byterminalen, which combines the main bus and train stations. The Fiskepiren area serves as a primary hub for ferries and airport bus connections.
Airport Bus (Flybussen):
From Stavanger Airport to the city center, the Flybussen departs every 15-20 minutes, with a journey time of 20-30 minutes. A single ticket costs approximately 150 NOK (~€14), and a return is about 225-270 NOK (~€22.7-€25) .
Local Bus (Route 42):
A cheaper option from the airport, bus route 42 connects to Sola, with a single ticket around 45 NOK (~€4-€5). Reaching Stavanger city center may require a transfer .
Taxi from Airport:
A taxi ride to the city center takes about 15-20 minutes and costs approximately 400-500 NOK (~€43-€45) during the day, with higher rates at night and weekends .
Trains (from Oslo):
Direct trains from Oslo to Stavanger, operated by Go-Ahead Nordic, take between 6 hours 44 minutes and 8 hours 14 minutes. Ticket prices typically range from $30 (€27) to $141 (€140), depending on advance booking . A night train service is also available .
Buses (from Oslo):
Direct bus services by companies like Vy Bus4You and FlixBus run from Oslo to Stavanger, with travel times ranging from 8 hours 3 minutes to 9 hours 40 minutes. Fares can start from $25 (€23) .
Buses (from Bergen):
FlixBus operates routes from Bergen to Stavanger, with journeys as short as 4 hours 40 minutes and tickets starting from €19.48 .
Ferries (from Bergen):
Fjord Line operates ferries from Bergen to Stavanger, taking around 5 hours 30 minutes. Ticket prices generally start from $40 (€32) .
Ferries (from Hirtshals, Denmark):
Fjord Line also provides ferry services from Hirtshals to Stavanger, with a travel time of about 10 hours 48 minutes to 11 hours 45 minutes and tickets starting from $140 (€112) .
Car Rental:
Car rental services are available at Stavanger Airport from various providers. Renting a car is often suggested for exploring the surrounding fjords and countryside, with weekly prices starting from around 300 EUR in high season . Winter tires are mandatory in southern Norway from November 1 to April 27 .
