The average train between Arendal and Sandnes takes 5h 44m and the fastest train takes 4h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Arendal to Sandnes. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Arendal and Sandnes. The earliest departure is at 6:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Arendal is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Sandnes at 7:03 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Arendal to Sandnes. However, there are services departing from Arendal station and arriving at Sandnes station via Sandnes sentrum stasjon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
Arendal to Sandnes train services, operated by Go-Ahead Nordic, depart from Nelaug stasjon station.
Arendal to Sandnes train services, operated by Go-Ahead Nordic, arrive at Sandnes sentrum stasjon station.
Book your Arendal to Sandnes train tickets online with Go-Ahead Nordic.
The distance between Arendal and Sandnes is 181 km. The road distance is 304 km.
Go-Ahead Nordic operates a train from Nelaug stasjon to Sandnes sentrum stasjon every 4 hours. Tickets cost kr 600–1,100 and the journey takes 4h 5m.