Kongsberg travel guide
Kongsberg Tourism | Kongsberg Guide
You're Going to Love Kongsberg
With a population of 17,667, Kongsberg is a must-see destination in Buskerud, Norway. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country.
When to visit Kongsberg
How to Get to Kongsberg
Plane
Although Kongsberg doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Oslo Sandefjord (TRF), which is located 64 km from Kongsberg.
Train
FlixTrain is the most popular train carrier serving Kongsberg, followed by Train. The train journey from Kongsberg to Kristiansand takes 4h 34m and costs around £26 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Stavanger, expect to pay about £24 for a 9h 11m trip. The train station in Kongsberg is called Kongsberg, and is located 0.4 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Kongsberg is to pick up a car hire from Oslo, which is about 67 km from Kongsberg. You’ll find branches of Budget and Hertz, among others, in Oslo.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kongsberg, including FlixBus, Vy Bus and Vy. From Gothenburg, the bus ride to Kongsberg takes 330 km and will cost you around £27. From Kristiansand, the ticket costs about £57 for a journey of 415 km.
Airlines serving Kongsberg
Where to stay in popular areas of Kongsberg
Most booked hotels in Kongsberg
Hiring a car in Kongsberg
Expect to pay £1.70 per litre in Kongsberg (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £20.37 and £27.16. The most frequently booked car type in Kongsberg is Mini (Toyota Aygo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota C-HR or similar) is, on average, 30% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.