There are 3 ways to get from Larvik to Arendal by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Farriseidet to Grenstøl bussterminalbus Vy190
2h 31mkr 347–482Drive 129 km
cheapest- Drive from Larvik to Arendalcar 129 km
1h 41mkr 259–374Train
- Take the train from Larvik stasjon to Skien stasjontrain
- Take the train from Skien stasjon to Nordagutu stasjontrain R55
- Take the train from Nordagutu stasjon to Nelaug stasjontrain F5
- Take the train from Nelaug stasjon to Arendal stasjontrain R50
6h 8mkr 372–602
Larvik to Arendal by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Larvik to Arendal is to drive which costs kr 250 - kr 380 and takes 1h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Larvik to Arendal is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs kr 250 - kr 380.
No, there is no direct bus from Larvik to Arendal. However, there are services departing from Farriseidet and arriving at Tinghuset via Grenstøl bussterminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Larvik to Arendal. However, there are services departing from Larvik stasjon and arriving at Arendal stasjon via Skien stasjon, Nordagutu stasjon and Nelaug stasjon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
The distance between Larvik and Arendal is 129 km. The road distance is 129 km.
The best way to get from Larvik to Arendal without a car is to bus which takes 2h 31m and costs kr 340 - kr 490.
It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Larvik to Arendal, including transfers.
Larvik to Arendal bus services, operated by Vy Buss, depart from Farriseidet station.
Larvik to Arendal train services, operated by Norwegian Railways (VY), depart from Larvik stasjon station.
The best way to get from Larvik to Arendal is to bus which takes 2h 31m and costs kr 340 - kr 490. Alternatively, you can train, which costs kr 370 - kr 600 and takes 6h 8m.
What companies run services between Larvik, Norway and Arendal, Norway?
Vy Buss operates a bus from Farriseidet to Grenstøl bussterminal hourly. Tickets cost kr 250–470 and the journey takes 1h 29m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a train from Larvik stasjon to Arendal stasjon via Skien stasjon, Nordagutu stasjon, and Nelaug stasjon in around 6h 8m.
- Phone
- +47 61 05 19 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Norwegian Railways (VY)
Train from Larvik stasjon to Skien stasjon
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- kr 28
- Website
- Norwegian Railways (VY)
- Book at
- Norwegian Railways (VY)
Train from Skien stasjon to Nordagutu stasjon
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- kr 24
- Website
- Norwegian Railways (VY)
- Book at
- Norwegian Railways (VY)
- Phone
- +47 61 25 80 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- Go-Ahead Nordic
Train from Nordagutu stasjon to Nelaug stasjon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- kr 260–440
- Website
- Go-Ahead Nordic
Train from Nelaug stasjon to Arendal stasjon
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 60–110
- Website
- Go-Ahead Nordic
- Phone
- +47 407 05070
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vy Buss
Bus from Farriseidet to Grenstøl bussterminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- kr 250–470
- Website
- Vy Buss
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Farriseidet to Grenstøl bussterminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 95–150
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- (+47) 22 31 31 50
- [email protected]
- Website
- Nor-Way Bussekspress
Bus from Farriseidet to Grenstøl bussterminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 280–390
- Website
- Nor-Way Bussekspress
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Booking & Getting There
Larvik to Arendal bus services, operated by Vy Buss, arrive at Grenstøl bussterminal station.
Larvik to Arendal train services, operated by Norwegian Railways (VY), arrive at Skien stasjon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Larvik to Arendal is 129 km. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Larvik to Arendal.
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