By boat and ferry

Express boat
Kystekspressen offers you a quick and comfortable  journey between Kristiansund and Trondheim through beautiful scenery. The trip with the express catamaran takes only 3 hours and 15 minutes. It also stops at Smøla, the prairie flat island outside Kristiansund.

Hurtigruten (The Norwegian Coastal Voyage)
Explore wildlife and stunning scenery along the Norwegian coast with Hurtigruten. Two of the Hurtigruten boats call at Kristiansund twice a day; on their northbound and southbound voyages.

Ferries
The county of Møre og Romsdal is full of contrasts and beautiful deep fjords and steep montains. Travelling with ferries is a natural and refreshing part of the journey. Enjoy the fresh air and the lovely view over the fjords, mountain and the small villages. Most ferries are operated by Fjord1.

By bus

The bus connections to/from big towns, cities and Kristiansund is good.

Travel time Oslo – Kristiansund: Approximately 9 hours and 30 minutes
Travel time Trondheim – Kristiansund: Approximately 4 hours and 30 minutes

For timetables and booking, please contact Nor-Way Bussekspress and Nettbuss.

Timetable information for public transport

For timetable information for buses, ferries and other public transportation, please call 177 (if dialling within the county of Møre og Romsdal) or +74 71 58 (from outside the county).

By car

From Oslo:
The E6 to Otta, continue to Geiranger, north on the E39 via Ålesund, Molde, the Atlantic Road.

Another option is to take the E6 to Dombås via Åndalsnes and the Trollstigen Mountain Road or take E39 north via Molde and the Atlantic Road.

If you take the E6 to Oppdal, via rv. 70 to Sunndal and on to Kristiansund, you will experience high mountains, deep valleys and some of the world's tallest waterfalls.

From Bergen:
When driving from Bergen, you  have the choice of several exciting roads, including the E39. Many roads involve beautiful ferry crossings.

From Trondheim (via Orkanger):
The rv. 680 – the fairy-tale road along the coast of Nordmøre, via Kyrksæterøra and Aure. Stunning coastal landscape, beautiful skerries.

The E39 – via the Vinjefjord and Halsa. The route passes through the varied scenery of the Nordmøre region.

The rv. 65 – via Rindal and Surnadal. The fantastic Trollheimen Mountains and salmon fishing the Surna River, one of Norway's best salmon rivers.

Contact details for local car hire firms:

• Avis - phone: +47 71 58 38 15
• Hertz - phone: +47 93 28 14 00
• Slatlem - phone: +47 71 58 06 87

Information about roads and driving conditions
Phoning from inside Norway: 175
Phoning from abroad: (+47) 815 48 991
Please note that certain roads are closed during winter.

Scenic and exciting roads
In addition to the Atlantic Road you can choose among these routes:

Rv. 680 – a fairy-tale road along the coast
This road from Trondheim to Kristiansund via Kyrksæterøra, Aure and Tustna can safely be described as "the Atlantic Road extension". The road passes over nine big and small bridges and is worth the drive.

Aure and Tustna's coastal landscape is rich in skerries, bewitching mountains and good fishing spots. The unique Tustnastabbene Mountains have many trails which offer magnificent views.

There are several places to stay, marinas and restaurants en route. The road is particularly well-suited for cyclists. Why not take a ferry out to the prairie flat island of Smøla when you are first on rv. 680?

Distance Trondheim – Kristiansund via rv. 680: Approximately 207 kilometres (ferry between Seivika and Tømmervåg, frequent departures)

The E39 – Inland Nordmøre's fertile landscape
You will enjoy the road between Orkanger/Trondheim and Kristiansund with its great variety of scenery – typical of Nordmøre. The road zigzags along the coast past fjord and fertile meadows, and there are wild animals such as red deer in the area. Friendly hosts offer accommodation, food and activities. The Geitbåten (a traditional wooden boat) is a proud bearer of tradition.

Distance Trondheim – Kristiansund via E39: Approximately 195 kilometres (ferry between Halsa and Kansestraum)

The rv. 65 – The Trollheimen Mountains
This route takes you through the beautiful and mighty Trollheimen Mountain Range and an area with strong forestry and logging traditions. Fantastic area for walks with many waymarked and friendly paths. You can breathe some of the cleanest air in Europe in Todalen and admire the fantastic Svinviks Arboretum.

The Surna River, one of Norway's best salmon rivers, runs through Rindal and Surnadal. Fishing permits are easily available from for example the local tourist information offices, and both beginners and experienced fishermen are welcome.

There are several cosy camp sites, cabins and hotels along the way.

Distance Trondheim – Kristiansund via rv. 65: Approximately 216 kilometres  (ferry between Halsa and Kansestraum)
Alternative route: Take the ferry from Kvanne to Rykkjem, and drive from there to Tingvoll, Sunndal or Kristiansund.

The rv. 70 – from high mountains to the shore

If you take the rv. 70 between Kristiansund and Oppdal, you can expect a trip through varied scenery. High mountains surround the valleys and the fjords reach very far inland. The "green municipality" of Tingvoll and the "hydropower municipality" of Sunndal offer wonderful experiences. Take a detour to Innerdalen, one of Norway's most beautiful valleys, and Aursjøvegen – a spectacular mountain road.

Distance Oppdal – Kristiansund: Approximately 174 kilometres

By aeroplane

Kristiansund Airport Kvernberget is situated 7 kilometres from the centre of Kristiansund. There are several daily flight from/to domestic and international destinations, for example:

• Kristiansund – Oslo direct
• Kristiansund – Bergen direct
• Kristiansund – Stavanger direct
• Ålesund – London direct
• Stockholm – Trondheim direct
• Copenhagen – Trondheim direct

By train

When travelling by train, you have several options:

• Train from Oslo to Oppdal, and bus to Sunndalsøra, Kristiansund.
• Train from Oslo to Trondheim, and bus or Kystekspressen express boat to Kristiansund
• Train from Oslo to Åndalsnes, and bus to Kristiansund
• Train from Østersund (Sweden) to Trondheim, and bus or Kystekspressen express boat to Kristiansund

For timetables and booking, please contact the Norwegian State Railways (NSB).