There are 7 ways to get from Grimstad to Geilo by bus, train, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Øygårdsdalen to Skjelsvik knutepunktbus
- Take the train from Porsgrunn stasjon to Drammen stasjontrain
- Take the train from Drammen stasjon to Geilo stasjontrain F4
7h 54mkr 567–679Bus
- Take the bus from Øygårdsdalen to Lysaker stasjonbus Vy190
- Take the bus from Lysaker stasjon to Geilo stasjonbus Vy175
8h 39mkr 1,008–1,728Drive 352.6 km
- Drive from Grimstad to Geilocar 352.6 km
5h 5mkr 912–1,317Bus, fly to Bergen, train
- Take the bus from Grimstad Odden to Universitetetbus
- Fly from Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik (KRS) to Bergen (BGO)plane KRS - BGO
- Take the train from Bergen stasjon to Geilo stasjontrain
8h 36mkr 922–3,115Train, bus
- Take the train from Nelaug stasjon to Kongsberg stasjontrain F5
- Take the bus from Kongsberg knutepunkt to Geilo stasjonbus 420
9h 58mkr 609–982Train
- Take the train from Nelaug stasjon to Drammen stasjontrain F5
- Take the train from Drammen stasjon to Geilo stasjontrain F4
10h 5mkr 805–1,203Bus, fly to Oslo Airport, Gardermoen, train
- Take the bus from Grimstad Odden to Universitetetbus
- Fly from Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik (KRS) to Oslo Airport, Gardermoen (OSL)plane KRS - OSL
- Take the train from Oslo lufthavn stasjon to Drammen stasjontrain
- Take the train from Drammen stasjon to Geilo stasjontrain
8h 39mkr 1,200–2,583
Grimstad to Geilo by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Grimstad to Geilo is to bus and train which costs kr 550 - kr 700 and takes 7h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Grimstad to Geilo is to drive which takes 5h 5m and costs kr 900 - kr 1400.
No, there is no direct bus from Grimstad to Geilo. However, there are services departing from Grimstad Odden and arriving at Geilo stasjon via Øygårdsdalen and Lysaker stasjon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Grimstad to Geilo. However, there are services departing from Arendal stasjon and arriving at Geilo stasjon via Nelaug stasjon and Drammen stasjon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 5m.
The distance between Grimstad and Geilo is 457 km. The road distance is 352.6 km.
The best way to get from Grimstad to Geilo without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 54m and costs kr 550 - kr 700.
It takes approximately 7h 54m to get from Grimstad to Geilo, including transfers.
Grimstad to Geilo bus services, operated by Vy Buss, depart from Øygårdsdalen station.
Grimstad to Geilo train services, operated by Go-Ahead Nordic, depart from Nelaug stasjon station.
The best way to get from Grimstad to Geilo is to bus which takes 8h 39m and costs kr 1000 - kr 1800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs kr 800 - kr 1200 and takes 10h 5m.
What companies run services between Grimstad, Agder, Norway and Geilo, Norway?
You can take a bus from Grimstad Odden to Geilo stasjon via Øygårdsdalen and Lysaker stasjon in around 8h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ibsen-museet to Geilo stasjon via Arendal bussterminal, Arendal stasjon, Arendal stasjon, Nelaug stasjon, and Drammen stasjon in around 10h 5m.
- Website
- wideroe.no
Flights from Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik to Bergen
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- kr 480–2,100
- Website
- flysas.com
Flights from Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik to Bergen via Oslo Airport, Gardermoen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- kr 650–3,500
Flights from Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik to Oslo Airport, Gardermoen
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- kr 650–2,300
- Website
- norwegian.com
Flights from Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik to Bergen via Oslo Airport, Gardermoen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- kr 900–2,100
Flights from Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik to Oslo Airport, Gardermoen
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- kr 600–1,600
- Phone
- +47 61 05 19 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Norwegian Railways (VY)
Train from Porsgrunn stasjon to Drammen stasjon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- kr 96
- Website
- Norwegian Railways (VY)
- Book at
- Norwegian Railways (VY)
Train from Drammen stasjon to Geilo stasjon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- kr 173
- Website
- Norwegian Railways (VY)
- Book at
- Norwegian Railways (VY)
Train from Bergen stasjon to Geilo stasjon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 145
- Website
- Norwegian Railways (VY)
- Book at
- Norwegian Railways (VY)
Train from Drammen stasjon to Geilo stasjon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- kr 173
- Website
- Norwegian Railways (VY)
- Book at
- Norwegian Railways (VY)
Train from Oslo lufthavn stasjon to Drammen stasjon
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- kr 71
- Website
- Norwegian Railways (VY)
- Book at
- Norwegian Railways (VY)
Train from Drammen stasjon to Geilo stasjon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- kr 173
- Website
- Norwegian Railways (VY)
- Book at
- Norwegian Railways (VY)
- Phone
- +47 61 25 80 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- Go-Ahead Nordic
Train from Nelaug stasjon to Kongsberg stasjon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 350–600
- Website
- Go-Ahead Nordic
Train from Nelaug stasjon to Drammen stasjon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 450–750
- Website
- Go-Ahead Nordic
- Phone
- +47 23 15 90 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flytoget AS
Train from Oslo lufthavn stasjon to Drammen stasjon
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- kr 280–310
- Website
- Flytoget AS
- Phone
- +47 407 05070
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vy Buss
Bus from Øygårdsdalen to Skjelsvik knutepunkt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- kr 300–600
- Website
- Vy Buss
Bus from Øygårdsdalen to Lysaker stasjon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- kr 650–1,300
- Website
- Vy Buss
Bus from Lysaker stasjon to Geilo stasjon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- kr 500–1,000
- Website
- Vy Buss
- Phone
- (+47) 22 31 31 50
- [email protected]
- Website
- Nor-Way Bussekspress
Bus from Øygårdsdalen to Skjelsvik knutepunkt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- kr 290–410
- Website
- Nor-Way Bussekspress
Bus from Øygårdsdalen to Lysaker stasjon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- kr 450–650
- Website
- Nor-Way Bussekspress
- Phone
- 815 00 194
- [email protected]
- Website
- Agder Kollektivtrafikk as
Bus from Grimstad Odden to Universitetet
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- kr 80–110
- Website
- Agder Kollektivtrafikk as
Bus from Grimstad Odden to Universitetet
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- kr 80–110
- Website
- Agder Kollektivtrafikk as
- Phone
- 32 82 66 66
- [email protected]
- Website
- Brakar
Bus from Kongsberg knutepunkt to Geilo stasjon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- kr 130–180
- Website
- Brakar
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Booking & Getting There
Grimstad to Geilo bus services, operated by Vy Buss, arrive at Lysaker stasjon station.
Grimstad to Geilo train services, operated by Go-Ahead Nordic, arrive at Drammen stasjon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grimstad to Geilo is 353 km. It takes approximately 5h 5m to drive from Grimstad to Geilo.
There are 297+ hotels available in Geilo.








