There are 4 ways to get from Hønefoss to Arendal 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
best- Take the bus from Hønefoss sentrum to Lysaker stasjonbus 200
- Take the bus from Lysaker stasjon to Grenstøl bussterminalbus Vy190
5h 25mkr 545–791Train
- Take the train from Hønefoss stasjon to Drammen stasjontrain F4
- Take the train from Drammen stasjon to Nelaug stasjontrain F5
6h 41mkr 580–965Drive 275.1 km
- Drive from Hønefoss to Arendalcar 275.1 km
3h 29mkr 708–1,022Bus, train, fly
- Take the bus from Hønefoss sentrum to Sandvika bussterminalbus
- Take the train from Sandvika stasjon to Oslo lufthavn stasjontrain
- Fly from Oslo Airport, Gardermoen (OSL) to Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik (KRS)plane OSL - KRS
- Take the bus from Universitetet to Arendal bussterminalbus
6hkr 873–2,163
Hønefoss to Arendal by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hønefoss to Arendal is to bus which costs kr 500 - kr 800 and takes 5h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Hønefoss to Arendal is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs kr 700 - kr 1100.
No, there is no direct bus from Hønefoss to Arendal. However, there are services departing from Hønefoss sentrum and arriving at Arendal bussterminal via Lysaker stasjon and Grenstøl bussterminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Hønefoss to Arendal. However, there are services departing from Hønefoss stasjon and arriving at Arendal stasjon via Drammen stasjon and Nelaug stasjon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.
The distance between Hønefoss and Arendal is 306 km. The road distance is 275.1 km.
The best way to get from Hønefoss to Arendal without a car is to bus which takes 5h 25m and costs kr 500 - kr 800.
It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Hønefoss to Arendal, including transfers.
Hønefoss to Arendal bus services, operated by Brakar, depart from Hønefoss sentrum station.
Hønefoss to Arendal train services, operated by Norwegian Railways (VY), depart from Hønefoss stasjon station.
The best way to get from Hønefoss to Arendal is to bus which takes 5h 25m and costs kr 500 - kr 800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs kr 550 - kr 1000 and takes 6h 41m.
What companies run services between Hønefoss, Viken, Norway and Arendal, Norway?
You can take a bus from Hønefoss sentrum to Arendal bussterminal via Lysaker stasjon and Grenstøl bussterminal in around 5h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hønefoss stasjon to Arendal stasjon via Drammen stasjon and Nelaug stasjon in around 6h 41m.
- Website
- norwegian.com
Flights from Oslo Airport, Gardermoen to Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- kr 600–1,800
- Website
- flysas.com
Flights from Oslo Airport, Gardermoen to Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- kr 650–1,600
- Phone
- +47 61 05 19 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Norwegian Railways (VY)
Train from Hønefoss stasjon to Drammen stasjon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 55
- Website
- Norwegian Railways (VY)
- Book at
- Norwegian Railways (VY)
Train from Sandvika stasjon to Oslo lufthavn stasjon
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- kr 51
- 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 460–800
- Website
- Go-Ahead Nordic
- Phone
- +47 23 15 90 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flytoget AS
Train from Sandvika stasjon to Oslo lufthavn stasjon
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- kr 240–270
- Website
- Flytoget AS
- Phone
- 32 82 66 66
- [email protected]
- Website
- Brakar
Bus from Hønefoss sentrum to Lysaker stasjon
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- kr 70–100
- Website
- Brakar
Bus from Hønefoss sentrum to Sandvika bussterminal
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- kr 65–95
- Website
- Brakar
- Phone
- +47 407 05070
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vy Buss
Bus from Lysaker stasjon to Grenstøl bussterminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- kr 550–1,100
- Website
- Vy Buss
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lysaker stasjon to Grenstøl bussterminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 220–330
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- (+47) 22 31 31 50
- [email protected]
- Website
- Nor-Way Bussekspress
Bus from Lysaker stasjon to Grenstøl bussterminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 410–600
- Website
- Nor-Way Bussekspress
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Hønefoss to Arendal bus services, operated by Brakar, arrive at Lysaker stasjon station.
Hønefoss to Arendal train services, operated by Norwegian Railways (VY), arrive at Drammen stasjon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hønefoss to Arendal is 275 km. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Hønefoss to Arendal.
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