Stavanger is the fourth largest city of Norway with a population of within city proper as of January 1, It is in the south-western coast of the country. The urban area of Stavanger stretches across many neighboring municipalities, making it the third largest city in Norway by total urban population with inhabitants as of January 1, There are frequent domestic services to other major cities in Norway, as well as some services to minor cities and towns.
Discounted domestic plane tickets are usually available at reasonable prices if booked well in advance, even during the summer vacation although frequencies may be reduced. AirBaltic flies to their hub at Riga once daily. Norwegian Air Shuttle has 1 daily flight to London-Gatwick. Map - International flights to Stavanger. Combination of bus lines 42 and 7 or 42 and 2 33 kr, 45 minutes is cheaper, but slower. Only ONE piece of luggage allowed. Bus schedule [25]. Public transport to Stavanger is available through Nor-Way Kystbussen see section "By bus" which corresponds with the airport coach that departs Haugesund Airport after every Ryanair arrival.
Through ticket kr. In addition to providing a scenic route, train travel may be a cheap alternative to flying with prices starting from kr one way for discounted tickets booked well in advance. Tickets are made available for sale three months before departure. Reservation is obligatory on long distance routes.
The main train station is located next to the bus terminal. Long distance tickets can be bought at the counter or over the internet, while tickets for local trains can be bought at the main station in Stavanger, at vending machines, or from the conductor.
There is a 40 kr surcharge when buying ticket from the conductor if you board the train from a station with a vending machine. The trains are modern and spacious. The trains to Oslo follow the coast. Sleeping compartments with two beds are available on the night train for a fee of kr Long distance bus services depart from the downtown bus station. Unless you qualify for certain discounts student, senior, military, etc or travel at times when discounted air or train tickets are hard to come by, bus travel is relatively expensive compared to travel by plane or train.
