There are 5 ways to get from Grimstad to Kongsberg by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Nelaug stasjon to Kongsberg stasjontrain F5
5h 5mkr 376–679Train via Tvedestrand
cheapest- Take the train from Grenstøl bussterminal to Kongsberg stasjon Baneveientrain F5
6h 30mkr 330–600Bus
- Take the bus from Øygårdsdalen to Lysaker stasjonbus Vy190
- Take the bus from Lysaker stasjon to Kongsberg knutepunktbus Vy1
6h 26mkr 591–890Drive 216.2 km
- Drive from Grimstad to Kongsbergcar 216.2 km
3h 7mkr 440–635Bus, train
- Take the bus from Grimstad Odden to Kristiansand rutebilstasjonbus 100 / ...
- Take the train from Kristiansand stasjon to Kongsberg stasjontrain F5
5h 19m
Grimstad to Kongsberg by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grimstad to Kongsberg is to train via Tvedestrand which costs kr 330 - kr 600 and takes 6h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Grimstad to Kongsberg is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs kr 430 - kr 650.
No, there is no direct bus from Grimstad to Kongsberg. However, there are services departing from Grimstad Odden and arriving at Kongsberg knutepunkt via Øygårdsdalen and Lysaker stasjon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Grimstad to Kongsberg. However, there are services departing from Rise stasjon and arriving at Kongsberg stasjon via Nelaug stasjon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
The distance between Grimstad and Kongsberg is 190 km. The road distance is 216.2 km.
The best way to get from Grimstad to Kongsberg without a car is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs kr 370 - kr 700.
It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Grimstad to Kongsberg, including transfers.
Grimstad to Kongsberg bus services, operated by Vy Buss, depart from Øygårdsdalen station.
Grimstad to Kongsberg train services, operated by Go-Ahead Nordic, depart from Nelaug stasjon station.
The best way to get from Grimstad to Kongsberg is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs kr 370 - kr 700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs kr 550 - kr 900 and takes 6h 26m.
What companies run services between Grimstad, Agder, Norway and Kongsberg, Viken, Norway?
Go-Ahead Nordic operates a train from Nelaug stasjon to Kongsberg stasjon every 4 hours. Tickets cost kr 330–600 and the journey takes 2h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grimstad Odden to Kongsberg knutepunkt via Øygårdsdalen and Lysaker stasjon in around 6h 26m.
- Phone
- +47 61 25 80 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- go-aheadnordic.no
Train from Nelaug stasjon to Kongsberg stasjon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 330–600
- Website
- https://go-aheadnordic.no/
Train from Kristiansand stasjon to Kongsberg stasjon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 500–900
- Website
- https://go-aheadnordic.no/
Train from Grenstøl bussterminal to Kongsberg stasjon Baneveien
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- kr 330–600
- Website
- https://go-aheadnordic.no/
- Phone
- +47 407 05070
- [email protected]
- Website
- vybuss.no
Bus from Øygårdsdalen to Lysaker stasjon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- kr 550–1,100
- Website
- https://www.vybuss.com/
Bus from Lysaker stasjon to Kongsberg knutepunkt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 140–270
- Website
- https://www.vybuss.com/
- Phone
- (+47) 22 31 31 50
- Website
- nor-way.no
Bus from Øygårdsdalen to Lysaker stasjon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 450–650
- Website
- https://www.nor-way.no/en/
- Phone
- 815 00 194
- [email protected]
- Website
- akt.no
Bus from Grimstad Odden to Kristiansand rutebilstasjon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.akt.no/
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More Questions & Answers
Grimstad to Kongsberg bus services, operated by Vy Buss, arrive at Lysaker stasjon station.
Grimstad to Kongsberg train services, operated by Go-Ahead Nordic, arrive at Kongsberg stasjon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grimstad to Kongsberg is 216 km. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Grimstad to Kongsberg.
There are 72+ hotels available in Kongsberg.

