The average bus between Stavanger and Årdal takes 16h 34m and the fastest bus takes 9h. The bus service runs several times per day from Stavanger to Årdal. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Stavanger and Årdal. The earliest departure is at 9:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stavanger is at 6:00 PM which arrives into Årdal at 3:45 PM. All services require a transfer at Bergen busstasjon and take an average of 16h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Stavanger to Årdal? 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Stavanger to Årdal. However, there are services departing from Stavanger station and arriving at Årdal station via Bergen busstasjon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 34m.
Stavanger to Årdal bus services, operated by Nor-Way Bussekspress, depart from Stavanger bussterminal station.
Stavanger to Årdal bus services, operated by Nor-Way Bussekspress, arrive at Fodnes ferjekai station.
The distance between Stavanger and Årdal is 274.6 km. The road distance is 468 km.
You can take a bus from Stavanger bussterminal to Årdalstangen sentrum via Bergen busstasjon and Fodnes ferjekai in around 11h 35m.