What is the cheapest way to get from Arendal to Sandnes?

The cheapest way to get from Arendal to Sandnes is to bus via Kristiansand which costs kr 280 - kr 1100 and takes 5h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Arendal to Sandnes?

The fastest way to get from Arendal to Sandnes is to drive which takes 3h 54m and costs kr 550 - kr 850.

Is there a direct bus between Arendal and Sandnes?

No, there is no direct bus from Arendal to Sandnes. However, there are services departing from Arendal bussterminal and arriving at Sandnes bussterminal Ruten via Kristiansand rutebilstasjon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Arendal and Sandnes?

No, there is no direct train from Arendal to Sandnes. However, there are services departing from Arendal stasjon and arriving at Sandnes sentrum stasjon via Nelaug stasjon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.

How far is it from Arendal to Sandnes?

The distance between Arendal and Sandnes is 271 km. The road distance is 277.7 km.

How do I travel from Arendal to Sandnes without a car?

The best way to get from Arendal to Sandnes without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 25m and costs kr 500 - kr 900.

How long does it take to get from Arendal to Sandnes?

It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Arendal to Sandnes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Arendal to Sandnes bus from?

Arendal to Sandnes bus services, operated by Agder Kollektivtrafikk as, depart from Arendal bussterminal station.

Where do I catch the Arendal to Sandnes train from?

Arendal to Sandnes train services, operated by Go-Ahead Nordic, depart from Nelaug stasjon station.

Train or bus from Arendal to Sandnes?

The best way to get from Arendal to Sandnes is to bus via Kristiansand which takes 5h 34m and costs kr 280 - kr 1100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs kr 650 - kr 1100 and takes 5h 42m.

Where does the Arendal to Sandnes bus arrive?

Arendal to Sandnes bus services, operated by Agder Kollektivtrafikk as, arrive at Kristiansand rutebilstasjon station.

Where does the Arendal to Sandnes train arrive?

Arendal to Sandnes train services, operated by Go-Ahead Nordic, arrive at Sandnes sentrum stasjon station.

Can I drive from Arendal to Sandnes?

Yes, the driving distance between Arendal to Sandnes is 278 km. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Arendal to Sandnes.

How do I get a train ticket from Arendal to Sandnes?

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There are 7 ways to get from Arendal to Sandnes by bus, train, car, or plane

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Arendal bussterminal to Kristiansand rutebilstasjonbus 100 / ...
2. Take the train from Kristiansand stasjon to Sandnes sentrum stasjontrain F5
5h 25m
kr 544–877
Bus via Kristiansand
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Arendal bussterminal to Kristiansand rutebilstasjonbus 100 / ...
2. Take the bus from Kristiansand rutebilstasjon to Sandnes bussterminal Rutenbus Vy190
5h 34m
kr 284–1,077
Drive 277.7 km
1. Drive from Arendal to Sandnescar 277.7 km
3h 54m
kr 572–826
Bus to Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik, fly
1. Take the bus from Arendal bussterminal to Universitetetbus
2. Fly from Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik (KRS) to Stavanger Airport, Sola (SVG)plane KRS - SVG
6h 31m
kr 1,206–2,763
Train
1. Take the train from Nelaug stasjon to Sandnes sentrum stasjontrain F5
5h 42m
kr 663–1,102
Bus
1. Take the bus from Øygårdsdalen to Kongeparkenbus Vy190
6h 8m
kr 668–1,241
Line 150 bus, bus, train to Sandefjord Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Arendal bussterminal to Grenstøl bussterminalbus
2. Take the bus from Grenstøl bussterminal to Skjelsvik knutepunktbus
3. Take the bus from Skjelsvik knutepunkt to Porsgrunn Kammerherreløkkabus
4. Take the train from Porsgrunn stasjon to Sandefjord stasjontrain
5. Fly from Sandefjord Airport (TRF) to Stavanger Airport, Sola (SVG)plane TRF - SVG
6h 42m

Arendal to Sandnes by bus and train

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Distance: 270.5 km
Duration: 5h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Arendal bussterminal to Sandnes bussterminal Ruten via Kristiansand rutebilstasjon in around 5h 34m. Alternatively, Go-Ahead Nordic operates a train from Nelaug stasjon to Sandnes sentrum stasjon every 4 hours. Tickets cost kr 600–1,000 and the journey takes 4h 5m.

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