Kristiansand Euro Port is the only port in Norway that has ferry connections to England and Sweden as well as Denmark. It is one of the most important gateways to Norway, which is largely due to its strategic location.

The passenger terminal is comfortably air-conditioned with a small convenience store inside as well as public telephones and toilets. There is wheelchair access to all parts of the terminal as well as public toilets and staff will assist disabled travellers on boarding. It is however advised to give staff notice of any special requirements when booking.

DFDS Seaways offers sailings between Gothenburg (Sweden) and Newcastle (UK), via Kristiansand twice weekly. Ferries leave Kristiansand at 18:15 and allow passengers, cars and cargo onboard. In addition there is a Gothenburg-Kristiansand-Gothenburg sailing once a week. Colour Line ferries also operates a service from Kristiansand to Hirsthals, with several sailings weekly.

The Gothenburg-Kristiansand and Newcastle-Kristiansand ferries are overnight with cabins provided for travellers. The ferries also have good facilities including bars, cafés, live entertainment, cinema and meeting rooms for business travellers.

The ferry, bus and train stations are all located near each other which is convenient for travellers wishing to continue with their journey. The road and rail networks in Norway are excellent providing great access to the rest of the country. Around five trains per day run between Kristiansand and Oslo, which is convenient for those wishing to travel to the capital. There is direct access to the train station at Kristiansand from the harbour area. For those wishing to drive the E-18 goes to Oslo, whilst the E-39 arrives at Stavanger and the R-9 Bergen. Kristiansand airport is nearby the city centre and there are frequent international and domestic flights operating out of there.

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