BY AIR
The airport of Stavanger, Sola, is situated 15 km from downtown Stavanger. The airport offers daily connections to various airports in Europe, such as London, Copenhagen, Amsterdam, and Frankfurt. In addition, there are frequent departures to Norwegian cities such as Oslo, Bergen, Trondheim, and Kristiansand.
More information and schedules are available on:
www.avinor.no/en/airport/stavanger
There are airport busses between Sola International Airport, Madlakrossen and Stavanger city centre every 20 minutes. A ticket costs NOK 90 one way (www.flybussen.no).
BY RAIL
Stavanger Railway station is situated downtown Stavanger, opposite of the bus terminal, Byterminal. It offers regular service between Stavanger and Oslo. The journey takes approximately eight hours. In addition, there are frequent departures to Kristiansand, a journey of approximately three hours.
More information and schedules are available on www.nsb.no
BY FERRY
Fjordline and Color Line offers frequent departures between Bergen - Stavanger - Kristiandsand and Hirtshals (DK). Travelling by boat may be less expensive than travelling by air, and you have a larger luggage allowance.
More information and schedules are available on www.fjordline.no and www.colorline.no.
BY BUS
Nor-Way Bussekspress offers frequent departures between Bergen-Stavanger and Oslo-Stavanger.
More information and schedules are available on www.nor-way.no
Bus no 6 and 7 are going frequently between downtown Stavanger, Madlakrossen (stop for airport bus) and campus UiS. More information are available on www.kolumbus.no.
BY CAR
If you plan to come to Stavanger by car, we recommend using one of the many route planners available on Internet, such as www.stavanger-guide.no.
If you have your own car, there are parking lots available for students and visitors on campus. Parking is free of charge, but a University parking waiver is necessary. There are free parking places also near the dormitories.
PICK-UP SERVICE
The University of Stavanger organises pick-up service for new international students at the beginning of Autumn/Spring semester. The service includes pick-up at the airport and transportation to your accommodation. Read more.
