How to get to UiA
Our campuses are centrally located in the towns of Grimstad and Kristiansand.
How to travel to Southern Norway
Whether you're traveling from abroad or another part of Norway, getting to Southern Norway is easy and accessible.
You can arrive by plane, train, bus, or car, with convenient connections to both Kristiansand and Grimstad.
No matter how you choose to travel, you'll find several options to suit your needs.
By air
Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik (KRS) is the closest airport to both Campus Kristiansand (12 km distance) and Campus Grimstad (40 km distance).
See more information about connected flights and schedules at Avinor
From Kjevik
Take Bus 35 from the airport to Campus Kristiansand (Universitetet) or Kristiansand Bus Station (Rutebilstasjonen).
From Kristiansand Bus Station (Rutebilstasjonen) Grimstad students must change to Bus 100 (Arendal/Grimstad/Lillesand).
AKT travel and ticket information
Taxi services are always available, but please note that taxi services can be quite expensive in Norway.
From another airport in Norway
If you arrive at another airport in Norway, please make sure to check alternatives for your onward journey to Kristiansand or Grimstad.
NOR-WAY express bus between Oslo - Grimstad - Kristiansand - Stavanger
Go-Ahead train line between Oslo - Kristiansand - Stavanger
By ferry
Travelling by boat may be less expensive than travelling by air, and you have a larger luggage allowance. The ferry departs from the Port of Hirtshals in Denmark. Students usually take the train through Denmark, or drive their own car.
Color Line from Hirtshals to Kristiansand
Fjordline from Hirtshals to Kristiansand
For student discounts on transport, you can show your Letter of Acceptance.
From Kristiansand Port to campus
The Port of Kristiansand is located in the same place as Kristiansand Bus Station with many bus connections.
AKT travel planner and ticket information
By road or rail
If you arrive from another place in Norway, you can check one of the many route planners. You can also use public transport such as express bus or train. Many route planners have the option to select 'public transport' with suggestions for transport companies and where to transfer for your onward journey.
NOR-WAY express bus between Oslo - Grimstad - Kristiansand - Stavanger
Go-Ahead train line between Oslo - Kristiansand - Stavanger
If you bring your own car, remember to check parking opportunities where you live.
Find your way around campus with MazeMap
With the MazeMap campus map, you can locate the right building and room.
Tip: "KRS B1 018" means the room is in Kristiansand, building B, floor 1, room number 018.
Study spaces
Looking for a place to study at UiA? Check out this overview of available study spaces on both campuses.