There are 6 ways to get from Bergen to Arendal by plane, bus, train, car ferry, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik, bus
best- Fly from Bergen (BGO) to Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik (KRS)plane BGO - KRS
- Take the bus from Universitetet to Arendal bussterminalbus
5h 12mkr 731–2,900Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bergen busstasjon to Grenstøl bussterminalbus Vy190
11h 17mkr 560–2,538Train
- Take the train from Bergen stasjon to Drammen stasjontrain F4
- Take the train from Drammen stasjon to Nelaug stasjontrain F5
11h 44mkr 846–1,181Car ferry, bus
- Take the carferry from Bergen Jektevik terminal to Kristiansand ferjeterminalcarferry Bgo-Krs
- Take the bus from Kristiansand rutebilstasjon to Arendal bussterminalbus 100 / ...
25h 10mkr 3,350–4,795Fly to Sandefjord Airport, train, bus, line 150 bus
- Fly from Bergen (BGO) to Sandefjord Airport (TRF)plane BGO - TRF
- Take the train from Sandefjord stasjon to Porsgrunn stasjontrain
- Take the bus from Porsgrunn Kammerherreløkka to Skjelsvik knutepunktbus
- Take the bus from Skjelsvik knutepunkt to Grenstøl bussterminalbus
- Take the bus from Grenstøl bussterminal to Tinghusetbus
7h 19mDrive 512.1 km
- Drive from Bergen to Arendalcar 512.1 km
7h 56mkr 1,036–1,497
Bergen to Arendal by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bergen to Arendal is to train which costs kr 800 - kr 1200 and takes 11h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Bergen to Arendal is to fly and bus which takes 5h 12m and costs kr 700 - kr 2900.
No, there is no direct bus from Bergen to Arendal. However, there are services departing from Bergen busstasjon and arriving at Arendal bussterminal via Grenstøl bussterminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Bergen to Arendal. However, there are services departing from Bergen stasjon and arriving at Arendal stasjon via Drammen stasjon and Nelaug stasjon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 44m.
The distance between Bergen and Arendal is 376 km. The road distance is 512.1 km.
The best way to get from Bergen to Arendal without a car is to bus which takes 11h 17m and costs kr 550 - kr 2600.
It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Bergen to Arendal, including transfers.
Bergen to Arendal bus services, operated by Vy Buss, depart from Bergen busstasjon station.
Bergen to Arendal train services, operated by Norwegian Railways (VY), depart from Bergen stasjon station.
The best way to get from Bergen to Arendal is to bus which takes 11h 17m and costs kr 550 - kr 2600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs kr 800 - kr 1200 and takes 11h 44m.
What companies run services between Bergen, Norway and Arendal, Norway?
Vy Buss operates a bus from Bergen busstasjon to Grenstøl bussterminal twice daily. Tickets cost kr 1,300–2,500 and the journey takes 10h 11m. FlixBus also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bergen stasjon to Arendal stasjon via Drammen stasjon and Nelaug stasjon in around 11h 44m.
- Website
- wideroe.no
Flights from Bergen to Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- kr 490–2,400
Flights from Bergen to Sandefjord Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- kr 700–2,800
- Website
- norwegian.com
Flights from Bergen to Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik via Oslo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- kr 650–3,500
- Phone
- +47 61 05 19 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Norwegian Railways (VY)
Train from Bergen stasjon to Drammen stasjon
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 322
- Website
- Norwegian Railways (VY)
- Book at
- Norwegian Railways (VY)
Train from Sandefjord stasjon to Porsgrunn stasjon
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- kr 33
- Website
- Norwegian Railways (VY)
- Book at
- Norwegian Railways (VY)
- Phone
- +47 61 25 80 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- Go-Ahead Nordic
Train from Drammen stasjon to Nelaug stasjon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 460–750
- Website
- Go-Ahead Nordic
- Phone
- 815 00 194
- [email protected]
- Website
- Agder Kollektivtrafikk as
Bus from Universitetet to Arendal bussterminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- kr 90–130
- Website
- Agder Kollektivtrafikk as
Bus from Kristiansand rutebilstasjon to Arendal bussterminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- kr 90–130
- Website
- Agder Kollektivtrafikk as
Bus from Grenstøl bussterminal to Tinghuset
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- kr 65–95
- Website
- Agder Kollektivtrafikk as
- Phone
- +47 407 05070
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vy Buss
Bus from Bergen busstasjon to Grenstøl bussterminal
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- kr 1,300–2,500
- Website
- Vy Buss
Bus from Skjelsvik knutepunkt to Grenstøl bussterminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- kr 190–380
- Website
- Vy Buss
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bergen busstasjon to Grenstøl bussterminal
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- kr 490–750
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Skjelsvik knutepunkt to Grenstøl bussterminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 75–120
- Website
- Flixbus
- [email protected]
- Website
- Farte
Bus from Porsgrunn Kammerherreløkka to Skjelsvik knutepunkt
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- Farte
- Phone
- (+47) 22 31 31 50
- [email protected]
- Website
- Nor-Way Bussekspress
Bus from Skjelsvik knutepunkt to Grenstøl bussterminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 250–360
- Website
- Nor-Way Bussekspress
- Phone
- +47 51 46 40 99
- [email protected]
- Website
- Fjordline
Car ferry from Bergen Jektevik terminal to Kristiansand ferjeterminal
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- kr 3,200–4,700
- Website
- Fjordline
Want to know more about travelling around Norway
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
How to plan an amazing trip around Scandinavia
Read the travel guide
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Bergen to Arendal bus services, operated by Vy Buss, arrive at Grenstøl bussterminal station.
Bergen to Arendal train services, operated by Norwegian Railways (VY), arrive at Drammen stasjon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bergen to Arendal is 512 km. It takes approximately 7h 56m to drive from Bergen to Arendal.
Book your Bergen to Arendal bus tickets online with Omio.
There are 135+ hotels available in Arendal.













