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 36mkr 334–463Drive 111.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Porsgrunn to Arendalcar 111.2 km
1h 28mkr 230–332Train
- Take the train from Porsgrunn stasjon to Nordagutu stasjontrain R55
- Take the train from Nordagutu stasjon to Nelaug stasjontrain F5
5h 13mkr 352–572
Porsgrunn to Arendal by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Porsgrunn to Arendal is to drive which costs kr 230 - kr 340 and takes 1h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Porsgrunn to Arendal is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs kr 230 - kr 340.
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 36m.
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 13m.
The distance between Porsgrunn and Arendal is 115 km. The road distance is 111.2 km.
The best way to get from Porsgrunn to Arendal without a car is to bus which takes 2h 36m and costs kr 330 - kr 470.
It takes approximately 2h 36m 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 36m and costs kr 330 - kr 470. Alternatively, you can train, which costs kr 350 - kr 600 and takes 5h 13m.
What companies run services between Porsgrunn, Norway and Arendal, Norway?
Vy Buss operates a bus from Skjelsvik knutepunkt to Harebakken bussterminal hourly. Tickets cost kr 230–440 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 13m.
- Phone
- +47 61 05 19 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Norwegian Railways (VY)
Train from Porsgrunn stasjon to Nordagutu stasjon
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- kr 33
- Website
- Norwegian Railways (VY)
- Book at
- Norwegian Railways (VY)
- Phone
- +47 407 05070
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vy Buss
Bus from Skjelsvik knutepunkt to Harebakken bussterminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- kr 230–440
- Website
- Vy Buss
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Booking & Getting There
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 111 km. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Porsgrunn to Arendal.
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