There are 3 ways to get from Porsgrunn to Arendal by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Skjelsvik knutepunkt to Harebakken bussterminalbus Vy190
2h 43mkr 280–390Drive 109.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Porsgrunn to Arendalcar 109.5 km
1h 26mkr 224–324Train
- Take the train from Porsgrunn 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
5h 2mkr 392–671
Porsgrunn to Arendal by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Porsgrunn to Arendal is to drive which costs kr 220 - kr 330 and takes 1h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Porsgrunn to Arendal is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs kr 220 - kr 330.
No, there is no direct bus from Porsgrunn to Arendal. However, there are services departing from Porsgrunn Kammerherreløkka and arriving at Tinghuset via Skjelsvik knutepunkt and Harebakken senter. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Porsgrunn to Arendal. However, there are services departing from Porsgrunn stasjon and arriving at Arendal stasjon via Nordagutu stasjon and Nelaug stasjon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
The distance between Porsgrunn and Arendal is 116 km. The road distance is 109.5 km.
The best way to get from Porsgrunn to Arendal without a car is to bus which takes 2h 43m and costs kr 280 - kr 390.
It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Porsgrunn to Arendal, including transfers.
Porsgrunn to Arendal bus services, operated by Vy Buss, depart from Skjelsvik knutepunkt station.
Porsgrunn to Arendal train services, operated by Norwegian Railways (VY), depart from Porsgrunn stasjon station.
The best way to get from Porsgrunn to Arendal is to bus which takes 2h 43m and costs kr 280 - kr 390. Alternatively, you can train, which costs kr 390 - kr 700 and takes 5h 2m.
What companies run services between Porsgrunn, Norway and Arendal, Norway?
Vy Buss operates a bus from Skjelsvik knutepunkt to Harebakken bussterminal every 4 hours. Tickets cost kr 210–390 and the journey takes 1h 29m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a train from Porsgrunn stasjon to Arendal stasjon via Nordagutu stasjon and Nelaug stasjon in around 5h 2m.
- Phone
- +47 61 05 19 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- vy.no
Train from Porsgrunn stasjon to Nordagutu stasjon
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- kr 80–130
- Website
- https://www.vy.no/en/
- Book at
- https://www.vy.no/en/buy-tickets/train-and-bus-tickets
- Phone
- +47 61 25 80 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- go-aheadnordic.no
Train from Nordagutu stasjon to Nelaug stasjon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- kr 250–440
- Website
- https://go-aheadnordic.no/
Train from Nelaug stasjon to Arendal stasjon
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 60–110
- Website
- https://go-aheadnordic.no/
- Phone
- +47 407 05070
- [email protected]
- Website
- vybuss.no
Bus from Skjelsvik knutepunkt to Harebakken bussterminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 210–390
- Website
- https://www.vybuss.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Skjelsvik knutepunkt to Harebakken bussterminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 100–170
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- (+47) 22 31 31 50
- Website
- nor-way.no
Bus from Skjelsvik knutepunkt to Harebakken bussterminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 280–390
- Website
- https://www.nor-way.no/en/
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More Questions & Answers
Porsgrunn to Arendal bus services, operated by Vy Buss, arrive at Harebakken bussterminal station.
Porsgrunn to Arendal train services, operated by Norwegian Railways (VY), arrive at Nordagutu stasjon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Porsgrunn to Arendal is 110 km. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Porsgrunn to Arendal.
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