Ferries to Kristiansand
How to get to Kristiansand by ferry
Kristiansand is located at the southern tip of Norway and is well-known for its numerous ferry connections. But which routes lead to Kristiansand, and what is the most convenient way to get there?
Routes, map & ferry guide
There used to be a direct ferry route from the Netherlands to Kristiansand, starting with the crossing from Eemshaven. It later moved to Emden, Germany, before the service was discontinued altogether.
On this page, you’ll find which ferries still operate to Kristiansand and what alternative routes you can consider.
To Kristiansand by ferry
You can use the booking module and select Norway as your destination (or departure) to find the crossings to Kristiansand.
All the ferry routes to Norway
Use the interactive map to find the right crossing and ferry company. You can zoom in and out and view the routes in the ports. The ferries to Kristiansand depart from Hirtshals in Denmark. Alternatively, if you're travelling to Norway in general, you could book a ferry from Kiel to Oslo.l.
There have been several ferry routes to Kristiansand in Norway. A popular route was the direct ferry from the Netherlands, which sailed from Eemshaven to Kristiansand, but this service is no longer active. However, multiple ferries still operate between Hirtshals in northern Denmark and Kristiansand.
Crossings to Kristiansand
Ferry Guide for Kristiansand
Ferries to Kristiansand: your options
Since the long ferry crossings from Eemshaven to Kristiansand are no longer operating, let’s look at the routes that are still active. As mentioned earlier, you can still take a ferry from Hirtshals, located in northern Denmark, to Kristiansand. You can also bring your car, camper, or caravan onboard
Hirtshals-Kristiansand
For this crossing, you have the option to choose between two different ferry companies: Color Line and Fjord Line. Both offer comfortable crossings where you can bring your car or other vehicles onboard.
The main difference is that Fjord Line offers the Fjord FSTR, a catamaran ferry that makes the journey much faster, providing the quickest crossing between Denmark and Norway. Meanwhile, Color Line operates the Color Line SuperSpeed, also a fast ferry.
Together, there are at least four ferries daily to Kristiansand from Denmark, and during the high season, even more ferries are available.
Onboard the ferry to from Hirtshals to Kristiansand
Here's a glimpse of the scenery aboard the ferries of Color Line and Fjord Line ferries sailing on the Hirtshals – Kristiansand crossing.
Ferries to Kristiansand - Fjord Line or Color Line
Wanneer je met de veerboot vanuit Hirtshals naar Kristiansand wil reizen kun je kiezen voor een overtocht met Fjord Line of met Color Line. Er zijn fast ferries en gewone veerboten. Voor de snelle veerboot ben je iets meer geld kwijt maar dan is de overtocht wel een uur korter.
Alternative: cruiseferry from Kiel to Oslo
This is the direct crossing from Northern Germany to Oslo. It's aboard a cruiseferry with plenty of entertainment, and it includes an overnight stay. We've made this trip ourselves and can really recommend it. For most passengers from the European mainland this is the most logical holiday route.
Onboard the ferry to from Kiel to Oslo
Here's a glimpse of the scenery aboard the ferry from Kiel to Oslo.
Alternative Routes to Norway.
As you've seen, there are more ferries to Norway – you can consult the map, check our page on ferries to Norway from the UK, or consult the page with ferries to Oslo to get an idea of the alternatives you have.
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