🇳🇴 Stavanger

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Country	🇳🇴
Type	Standard
Coordinates	58.966773, 5.731657
Timezone	Europe/Oslo
Connections	0
UIC Code	7602234

About Stavanger

Stavanger station is the southwestern terminus of the Norwegian rail network, serving Norway's fourth largest city and the capital of the country's oil industry in the North Sea. The Sørlandsbanen line connects Stavanger with Kristiansand and Oslo, running through some of Norway's most dramatic coastal and fjord scenery on a journey that takes around eight hours. A local commuter network, the Jæren commuter rail, extends south and east from the station, linking Stavanger with the airport at Sola and the towns of the Jæren agricultural plain.

Frequently Asked Questions

Stavanger station is located right in the city centre, a five-minute walk from the old town (Gamle Stavanger) and the harbour. The station area is served by buses and the Kolumbus regional transport network.

The Sørlandsbanen (Sørland Line) connects Stavanger with Kristiansand, and then on to Oslo via Drammen. The full journey from Stavanger to Oslo takes approximately eight hours and passes through scenic southwestern Norwegian landscapes.

Luggage lockers and a staffed storage service are available at Stavanger station. This is useful for passengers who want to explore the city or take a Lysefjord boat tour before or after their train departure.

From Stavanger, take a ferry or bus to Tau and then a connecting bus to the Preikestolen trailhead; this takes around two to two and a half hours in total. The starting point for ferry services is the Fiskepiren pier, a short walk from the railway station.

Yes, Fjord Line and Tide Sjø operate ferry services from Stavanger to Bergen, allowing travellers to combine rail and sea travel on a circular route. Ferry terminals are close to the city centre and reachable on foot from the station.