Cities Near Stavanger
Cities near Stavanger, Norway: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Sandnes, Bergen, Kristiansand. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Stavanger, Norway is Sandnes, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandnes | 8 mi / 13 km | 27 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Bergen | 99 mi / 160 km | 2 hr 19 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Kristiansand | 99 mi / 160 km | 2 hr 19 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Skien | 139 mi / 223 km | 3 hr 13 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Drammen | 166 mi / 268 km | 3 hr 52 min | 48 min | Weekend getaway |
| Asker | 176 mi / 283 km | 4 hr 5 min | 49 min | Weekend getaway |
| Fredrikstad | 185 mi / 298 km | 4 hr 18 min | 50 min | Weekend getaway |
| Oslo | 188 mi / 302 km | 4 hr 6 min | 51 min | Weekend getaway |
| Sarpsborg | 192 mi / 309 km | 4 hr 11 min | 51 min | Weekend getaway |
| Aalborg | 203 mi / 326 km | 4 hr 25 min | 52 min | Short break |
Day trips from Stavanger
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Sandnes, Bergen, Kristiansand. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Stavanger
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: 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 Stavanger include Sandnes, Bergen, Kristiansand, Skien, Drammen. The closest is Sandnes, about 8 miles (13 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.