There are 5 ways to get from Grimstad to Kongsberg 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 Grimstad Odden to Kristiansand rutebilstasjonbus 100 / ...
- Take the train from Kristiansand stasjon to Kongsberg stasjontrain F5
5h 19mkr 584–1,013Train
cheapest- Take the train from Nelaug stasjon to Kongsberg stasjontrain F5
5h 38mkr 494–802Bus
- Take the bus from Øygårdsdalen to Lysaker stasjonbus Vy190
- Take the bus from Lysaker stasjon to Kongsberg knutepunktbus Vy1
6h 23mkr 688–1,058Drive 217.6 km
- Drive from Grimstad to Kongsbergcar 217.6 km
3h 9mkr 560–808Bus, fly, 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 Kongsberg stasjontrain
5h 55mkr 854–2,107
Grimstad to Kongsberg by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Grimstad to Kongsberg is to train which costs kr 490 - kr 800 and takes 5h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Grimstad to Kongsberg is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs kr 550 - kr 850.
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 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Grimstad to Kongsberg. However, there are services departing from Arendal stasjon and arriving at Kongsberg stasjon via Nelaug stasjon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
The distance between Grimstad and Kongsberg is 277 km. The road distance is 217.6 km.
The best way to get from Grimstad to Kongsberg without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 19m and costs kr 550 - kr 1100.
It takes approximately 5h 19m 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 bus which takes 6h 23m and costs kr 650 - kr 1100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs kr 490 - kr 800 and takes 5h 38m.
What companies run services between Grimstad, Agder, Norway and Kongsberg, Viken, Norway?
You can take a bus from Grimstad Odden to Kongsberg knutepunkt via Øygårdsdalen and Lysaker stasjon in around 6h 23m. Alternatively, Go-Ahead Nordic operates a train from Nelaug stasjon to Kongsberg stasjon every 4 hours. Tickets cost kr 360–600 and the journey takes 2h 20m.
- Website
- flysas.com
Flights from Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik to Oslo Airport, Gardermoen
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- kr 650–1,600
- Website
- norwegian.com
Flights from Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik to Oslo Airport, Gardermoen
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- kr 600–1,800
- Phone
- +47 61 25 80 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- Go-Ahead Nordic
Train from Kristiansand stasjon to Kongsberg stasjon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 500–900
- Website
- Go-Ahead Nordic
Train from Nelaug stasjon to Kongsberg stasjon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 360–600
- Website
- Go-Ahead Nordic
- Phone
- +47 61 05 19 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Norwegian Railways (VY)
Train from Oslo lufthavn stasjon to Kongsberg stasjon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- kr 107
- Website
- Norwegian Railways (VY)
- Book at
- Norwegian Railways (VY)
- Phone
- 815 00 194
- [email protected]
- Website
- Agder Kollektivtrafikk as
Bus from Grimstad Odden to Kristiansand rutebilstasjon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- kr 80–120
- 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
- +47 407 05070
- [email protected]
- 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 Kongsberg knutepunkt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 180–330
- Website
- Vy Buss
- Phone
- (+47) 22 31 31 50
- [email protected]
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
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 218 km. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Grimstad to Kongsberg.
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