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How to get fromAarhus to Arendalby car, car ferry, train, plane, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Aarhus to Arendal by car, car ferry, train, plane, or bus

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  1. Drive, car ferry

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    1. Drive from Aarhus to Hirtshalscar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Hirtshals to Kristiansandcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Kristiansand to Arendalcar car
    5h 54m
    kr 1,246–1,839

  2. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Aarhus H to Aalborg St.train train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Aalborg St. to Hirtshals St.train train 76
    3. Take the car ferry from Hirtshals to Kristiansandcarferry car ferry
    4. Take the train from Kristiansand stasjon to Arendal stasjontrain train F5
    9h 14m
    kr 1,370–2,076

  3. Fly from Aarhus Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Aarhus Airport (AAR) to Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik (KRS)plane plane AAR - KRS
    2. Take the bus from Universitetet to Arendal bussterminalbus bus
    9h 3m

  4. Train to Copenhagen Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Aarhus H to Copenhagen Lufthavntrain train
    2. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik (KRS)plane plane CPH - KRS
    3. Take the bus from Universitetet to Arendal bussterminalbus bus
    8h 27m

Aarhus to Arendal by train, foot, and car ferry

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration9h 14mAverage Duration
Ticketkr 1,370Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 389.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 54m

What companies run services between Aarhus, Denmark and Arendal, Norway?

There is no direct connection from Aarhus to Arendal. However, you can drive to Hirtshals, take the car ferry to Kristiansand, then drive to Arendal. Alternatively, you can take a train from Aarhus H to Arendal stasjon via Aalborg St., Hirtshals St., Hirtshals, Kristiansand, and Kristiansand stasjon in around 9h 14m.

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