Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Stavern travel guide

Stavern Tourism | Stavern Guide

You're Going to Love Stavern

With a population of 5 593, Stavern is a must-see destination in Vestfold, Norway. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Stavern to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Stavern

Stavern in November
Estimated hotel price
£118
1 night at 3-star hotel
Stavern in November
Estimated hotel price
£118
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Stavern

Plane

Although Stavern doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Oslo Sandefjord (TRF), which is located 24 km from Stavern.

Train

Train is the only carrier operating train routes to Stavern. The train journey from Stavern to Trondheim takes 6h 45m and costs around £50 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Stavanger, expect to pay about £23 for a 9h 10m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Stavern is to pick up a car hire from Oslo, which is about 109 km from Stavern. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Thrifty, among others, in Oslo.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Stavern using Vy Bus or FlixBus. From Karlstad, the bus ride to Stavern takes 306 km and will cost you around £38. From Gothenburg, the ticket costs about £34 for a journey of 338 km.

Plane

Although Stavern doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Oslo Sandefjord (TRF), which is located 24 km from Stavern.

Train

Train is the only carrier operating train routes to Stavern. The train journey from Stavern to Trondheim takes 6h 45m and costs around £50 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Stavanger, expect to pay about £23 for a 9h 10m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Stavern is to pick up a car hire from Oslo, which is about 109 km from Stavern. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Thrifty, among others, in Oslo.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Stavern using Vy Bus or FlixBus. From Karlstad, the bus ride to Stavern takes 306 km and will cost you around £38. From Gothenburg, the ticket costs about £34 for a journey of 338 km.

Airports near Stavern

OSLOslo Gardermoen
TRFOslo Sandefjord
KRSKristiansand Kjevik

Airlines serving Stavern

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,936 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Stavern

Most booked hotels in Stavern

Farris Bad
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£222+
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Quality Hotel Grand Larvik
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£88+
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Trudvang Gjestegaard
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£85+
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Hiring a car in Stavern

Expect to pay £1.44 per litre in Stavern (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.28 and £23.03. Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Stavern, while also 15% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £1.44 per litre in Stavern (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.28 and £23.03. Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Stavern, while also 15% cheaper than other types, on average.

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