There are 3 ways to get from Arendal to Porsgrunn by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Grenstøl bussterminal to Skjelsvik knutepunktbus Vy190
2h 22mkr 319–453Drive 109.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Arendal to Porsgrunncar 109.2 km
1h 25mkr 226–327Train
- Take the train from Nelaug stasjon to Nordagutu stasjontrain F5
- Take the train from Nordagutu stasjon to Porsgrunn stasjontrain R55
5h 6mkr 344–553
Arendal to Porsgrunn by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Arendal to Porsgrunn is to drive which costs kr 220 - kr 330 and takes 1h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Arendal to Porsgrunn is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs kr 220 - kr 330.
No, there is no direct bus from Arendal to Porsgrunn. However, there are services departing from Arendal bussterminal and arriving at Porsgrunn Kammerherreløkka via Grenstøl bussterminal and Skjelsvik knutepunkt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Arendal to Porsgrunn. However, there are services departing from Arendal stasjon and arriving at Porsgrunn stasjon via Nelaug stasjon and Nordagutu stasjon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
The distance between Arendal and Porsgrunn is 115 km. The road distance is 109.2 km.
The best way to get from Arendal to Porsgrunn without a car is to bus which takes 2h 22m and costs kr 310 - kr 460.
It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Arendal to Porsgrunn, including transfers.
Arendal to Porsgrunn bus services, operated by Vy Buss, depart from Grenstøl bussterminal station.
Arendal to Porsgrunn train services, operated by Go-Ahead Nordic, depart from Nelaug stasjon station.
The best way to get from Arendal to Porsgrunn is to bus which takes 2h 22m and costs kr 310 - kr 460. Alternatively, you can train, which costs kr 340 - kr 600 and takes 5h 6m.
What companies run services between Arendal, Norway and Porsgrunn, Norway?
Vy Buss operates a bus from Grenstøl bussterminal to Skjelsvik knutepunkt hourly. Tickets cost kr 190–360 and the journey takes 1h 12m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a train from Arendal stasjon to Porsgrunn stasjon via Nelaug stasjon and Nordagutu stasjon in around 5h 6m.
- Phone
- +47 61 25 80 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- Go-Ahead Nordic
Train from Nelaug stasjon to Nordagutu stasjon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- kr 250–420
- Website
- Go-Ahead Nordic
- Phone
- +47 407 05070
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vy Buss
Bus from Grenstøl bussterminal to Skjelsvik knutepunkt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- kr 190–360
- Website
- Vy Buss
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Booking & Getting There
Arendal to Porsgrunn bus services, operated by Vy Buss, arrive at Skjelsvik knutepunkt station.
Arendal to Porsgrunn train services, operated by Go-Ahead Nordic, arrive at Nordagutu stasjon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arendal to Porsgrunn is 109 km. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Arendal to Porsgrunn.
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