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How to get fromKarlstad to Arendalby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Karlstad to Arendal by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Karlstad Centralstation to Oslo bussterminalbus bus Stockholm Main Station Terminalslingan - Oslo Central Bus Station / ...
    2. Take the bus from Oslo bussterminal to Harebakken bussterminalbus bus Vy190
    7h 15m
    kr 1,041–1,711

  2. Train, bus via Kongsvinger

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Karlstad Centralstation to Kongsvingertrain train 629 / ...
    2. Take the train from Kongsvinger stasjon to Lysaker stasjontrain train R14
    3. Take the bus from Lysaker stasjon to Harebakken bussterminalbus bus
    7h 38m
    kr 702–948

  3. Train via Nelaug stasjon

    1. Take the train from Karlstad Centralstation to Oslo Strain train 629 / ...
    2. Take the train from Oslo S to Nelaug stasjontrain train F5
    9h 12m
    kr 760–1,287

  4. Drive  457.2 km

    1. Drive from Karlstad to Arendalcar car 457.2 km
    5h 51m
    kr 932–1,346

  5. Train, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Karlstad Centralstation to Kongsvingertrain train
    2. Take the train from Kongsvinger stasjon to Lillestrøm stasjontrain train
    3. Fly from Oslo Airport, Gardermoen (OSL) to Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik (KRS)plane plane OSL - KRS
    4. Take the bus from Universitetet to Arendal bussterminalbus bus
    7h 50m
    kr 1,162–2,733

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Karlstad Centralstation to Lillestrøm stasjontrain train F1
    2. Take the bus from Oslo bussterminal to Harebakken bussterminalbus bus Vy190
    8h
    kr 727–1,064

  7. Train

    1. Take the train from Karlstad Centralstation to Oslo Strain train 70
    2. Take the train from Oslo S to Harebakken bussterminaltrain train F5
    11h 13m
    kr 931–1,594

Karlstad to Arendal by train

Calendar34Weekly Trains
Duration9h 12mAverage Duration
Ticketkr 760Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 483.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 15m

What companies run services between Karlstad, Sweden and Arendal, Norway?

You can take a bus from Karlstad Centralstation to Arendal bussterminal via Oslo bussterminal, Harebakken bussterminal, and Harebakken senter in around 7h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Karlstad Centralstation to Arendal stasjon via Oslo S and Nelaug stasjon in around 9h 12m.

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