What is the cheapest way to get from Oslo to Arendal?

The cheapest way to get from Oslo to Arendal is to bus which costs kr 490 - kr 700 and takes 3h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Oslo to Arendal?

The fastest way to get from Oslo to Arendal is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs kr 500 - kr 800.

Is there a direct bus between Oslo and Arendal?

No, there is no direct bus from Oslo to Arendal. However, there are services departing from Oslo bussterminal and arriving at Tinghuset via Harebakken senter. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Oslo and Arendal?

No, there is no direct train from Oslo to Arendal. However, there are services departing from Oslo S and arriving at Arendal stasjon via Nelaug stasjon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.

How far is it from Oslo to Arendal?

The distance between Oslo and Arendal is 266 km. The road distance is 259.4 km.

How do I travel from Oslo to Arendal without a car?

The best way to get from Oslo to Arendal without a car is to bus which takes 3h 38m and costs kr 490 - kr 700.

How long does it take to get from Oslo to Arendal?

It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Oslo to Arendal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oslo to Arendal bus from?

Oslo to Arendal bus services, operated by Vy Buss, depart from Oslo bussterminal station.

Where do I catch the Oslo to Arendal train from?

Oslo to Arendal train services, operated by Go-Ahead Nordic, depart from Oslo S station.

Train or bus from Oslo to Arendal?

The best way to get from Oslo to Arendal is to bus which takes 3h 38m and costs kr 490 - kr 700. Alternatively, you can train via Nelaug stasjon, which costs kr 550 - kr 1000 and takes 5h 33m.

Where does the Oslo to Arendal bus arrive?

Oslo to Arendal bus services, operated by Vy Buss, arrive at Harebakken bussterminal station.

Where does the Oslo to Arendal train arrive?

Oslo to Arendal train services, operated by Go-Ahead Nordic, arrive at Nelaug stasjon station.

Can I drive from Oslo to Arendal?

Yes, the driving distance between Oslo to Arendal is 259 km. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Oslo to Arendal.

How do I get a train ticket from Oslo to Arendal?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Oslo to Arendal?

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Where can I stay near Arendal?

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Oslo to Arendal - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Oslo bussterminal to Harebakken bussterminalbus Vy190
3h 38m
kr 494–684
Train via Nelaug stasjon
1. Take the train from Oslo S to Nelaug stasjontrain F5
5h 33m
kr 564–954
Drive 259.4 km
1. Drive from Oslo to Arendalcar 259.4 km
3h 6m
kr 530–765
Train, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Oslo S to Oslo lufthavn stasjontrain
2. Fly from Oslo Airport, Gardermoen (OSL) to Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik (KRS)plane OSL - KRS
3. Take the bus from Universitetet to Arendal bussterminalbus
4h 46m
kr 847–2,456
Train
1. Take the train from Oslo S to Harebakken bussterminaltrain F5
7h 7m
kr 612–1,013

Oslo to Arendal by bus

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Distance: 265.7 km
Duration: 3h 38m

What companies run services between Oslo, Norway and Arendal, Norway?

Vy Buss operates a bus from Oslo bussterminal to Harebakken bussterminal hourly. Tickets cost kr 400–850 and the journey takes 3h 21m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Go-Ahead Nordic operates a train from Oslo S to Nelaug stasjon every 4 hours. Tickets cost kr 500–850 and the journey takes 3h 56m.

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