Skien to Arendal Buses

Trip Overview

The average bus between Skien and Arendal takes 3h 14m and the fastest bus takes 2h 11m. The bus service runs several times per day from Skien to Arendal. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 14m
Duration: 122 km
Distance: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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Take the bus from Ibsenhuset to Skjelsvik knutepunktbus M1 / ...
Take the bus from Skjelsvik knutepunkt to Grenstøl bussterminalbus Vy190

3h 20m

Skien to Arendal bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Skien and Arendal. The earliest departure is at 7:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Skien is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Arendal at 6:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Skjelsvik knutepunkt and take an average of 3h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

7:59 PM → 6:45 AM
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10h 46m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

7:09 AM → 9:30 AM
2h 21m • 2 changes
8:39 AM → 11:05 AM
2h 26m • 2 changes
8:59 AM → 11:30 AM
2h 31m • 2 changes
9:59 AM → 12:30 PM
2h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

7:09 AM → 9:30 AM
2h 21m • 2 changes
8:39 AM → 11:05 AM
2h 26m • 2 changes
8:59 AM → 11:30 AM
2h 31m • 2 changes
10:19 AM → 1:30 PM
3h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

7:09 AM → 9:30 AM
2h 21m • 2 changes
8:39 AM → 11:05 AM
2h 26m • 2 changes
8:59 AM → 11:30 AM
2h 31m • 2 changes
10:19 AM → 1:30 PM
3h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

7:09 AM → 9:30 AM
2h 21m • 2 changes
8:39 AM → 11:05 AM
2h 26m • 2 changes
8:59 AM → 11:30 AM
2h 31m • 2 changes
9:59 AM → 12:30 PM
2h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

7:09 AM → 9:30 AM
2h 21m • 2 changes
8:39 AM → 11:05 AM
2h 26m • 2 changes
8:59 AM → 11:30 AM
2h 31m • 2 changes
9:59 AM → 12:30 PM
2h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

8:59 AM → 11:30 AM
2h 31m • 2 changes
9:59 AM → 12:30 PM
2h 31m • 2 changes
11:59 AM → 2:30 PM
2h 31m • 2 changes
12:59 PM → 3:30 PM
2h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

10:59 AM → 1:30 PM
2h 31m • 2 changes
1:59 PM → 4:30 PM
2h 31m • 2 changes
4:59 PM → 7:30 PM
2h 31m • 2 changes
7:59 PM → 10:30 PM
2h 31m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Skien to Arendal? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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Skien to Arendal bus times

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

7:59 PM → 6:45 AMArrives next day

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

7:09 AM → 9:30 AM

8:39 AM → 11:05 AM

8:59 AM → 11:30 AM

9:59 AM → 12:30 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

7:09 AM → 9:30 AM

8:39 AM → 11:05 AM

8:59 AM → 11:30 AM

10:19 AM → 1:30 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

7:09 AM → 9:30 AM

8:39 AM → 11:05 AM

8:59 AM → 11:30 AM

10:19 AM → 1:30 PM

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

7:09 AM → 9:30 AM

8:39 AM → 11:05 AM

8:59 AM → 11:30 AM

9:59 AM → 12:30 PM

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

7:09 AM → 9:30 AM

8:39 AM → 11:05 AM

8:59 AM → 11:30 AM

9:59 AM → 12:30 PM

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

8:59 AM → 11:30 AM

9:59 AM → 12:30 PM

11:59 AM → 2:30 PM

12:59 PM → 3:30 PM

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

10:59 AM → 1:30 PM

1:59 PM → 4:30 PM

4:59 PM → 7:30 PM

7:59 PM → 10:30 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Skien, Norway and Arendal, Norway?

Bus from Ibsenhuset to Skjelsvik knutepunkt

Bus from Skjelsvik knutepunkt to Grenstøl bussterminal

Bus from Skjelsvik knutepunkt to Grenstøl bussterminal

Bus from Skjelsvik knutepunkt to Grenstøl bussterminal

Bus trips from Skien

Bus trips to Arendal

Alternative transport options

7:59 PM → 6:45 AM
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