Cities Near Sandnes
Cities near Sandnes, Norway: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Stavanger, Kristiansand, Bergen. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Sandnes, Norway is Stavanger, about 8 mi (13 km) away — roughly 27 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stavanger | 8 mi / 13 km | 27 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Kristiansand | 95 mi / 153 km | 2 hr 13 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Bergen | 107 mi / 173 km | 2 hr 30 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Skien | 140 mi / 225 km | 3 hr 15 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Drammen | 169 mi / 272 km | 3 hr 56 min | 49 min | Weekend getaway |
| Asker | 179 mi / 288 km | 4 hr 10 min | 50 min | Weekend getaway |
| Fredrikstad | 186 mi / 300 km | 4 hr 20 min | 51 min | Weekend getaway |
| Oslo | 191 mi / 307 km | 4 hr 10 min | 51 min | Weekend getaway |
| Sarpsborg | 193 mi / 311 km | 4 hr 13 min | 51 min | Weekend getaway |
| Aalborg | 198 mi / 318 km | 4 hr 19 min | 52 min | Weekend getaway |
Day trips from Sandnes
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Stavanger, Kristiansand. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Sandnes
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Bergen, Skien, Drammen, Asker. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Sandnes include Stavanger, Kristiansand, Bergen, Skien, Drammen. The closest is Stavanger, about 8 miles (13 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.