There are 5 ways to get from Porsgrunn to Gjerstad by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Porsgrunn Kammerherreløkka to Drangedal stasjonbus 601
- Take the train from Drangedal stasjon to Gjerstad stasjontrain F5
2h 22mDrive 68.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Porsgrunn to Gjerstadcar 68.2 km
1hkr 141–203Train
- Take the train from Porsgrunn stasjon to Nordagutu stasjontrain R55
- Take the train from Nordagutu stasjon to Gjerstad stasjontrain F5
2h 54mkr 202–322Taxi
- Take the taxi from Porsgrunn to Gjerstadtaxi 68.2 km
1hkr 1,000–1,300Bus, line 166 bus
- Take the bus from Skjelsvik knutepunkt to Vinterkjærbus Vy190
- Take the bus from Vinterkjær to Gjerstad kirkebus 166
3h 15mkr 307–428
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Porsgrunn to Gjerstad is to drive which costs kr 140 - kr 210 and takes 1h.
The fastest way to get from Porsgrunn to Gjerstad is to drive which takes 1h and costs kr 140 - kr 210.
No, there is no direct bus from Porsgrunn to Gjerstad. However, there are services departing from Porsgrunn Kammerherreløkka and arriving at Gjerstad kirke via Skjelsvik knutepunkt and Vinterkjær. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Porsgrunn to Gjerstad. However, there are services departing from Porsgrunn stasjon and arriving at Gjerstad stasjon via Nordagutu stasjon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
The distance between Porsgrunn and Gjerstad is 81 km. The road distance is 68.2 km.
The best way to get from Porsgrunn to Gjerstad without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 22m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Porsgrunn to Gjerstad, including transfers.
Porsgrunn to Gjerstad bus services, operated by Vy Buss, depart from Skjelsvik knutepunkt station.
Porsgrunn to Gjerstad train services, operated by Norwegian Railways (VY), depart from Porsgrunn stasjon station.
The best way to get from Porsgrunn to Gjerstad is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs kr 200 - kr 330. Alternatively, you can bus and line 166 bus, which costs kr 300 - kr 430 and takes 3h 15m.
What companies run services between Porsgrunn, Norway and Gjerstad, Agder, Norway?
You can take a train from Porsgrunn stasjon to Gjerstad stasjon via Nordagutu stasjon in around 2h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Porsgrunn Kammerherreløkka to Gjerstad kirke via Skjelsvik knutepunkt and Vinterkjær in around 3h 15m.
- Phone
- +47 61 25 80 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- Go-Ahead Nordic
Train from Drangedal stasjon to Gjerstad stasjon
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 60–110
- Website
- Go-Ahead Nordic
Train from Nordagutu stasjon to Gjerstad stasjon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- kr 170–290
- Website
- Go-Ahead Nordic
- [email protected]
- Website
- Farte
Bus from Porsgrunn Kammerherreløkka to Drangedal stasjon
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Farte
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Estimated price
- kr 1,000–1,300
Skien Taxi Sa
- Phone
- +47 05210
Grenland Taxi
- Phone
- +47 22 38 69 03
- Website
- grenlandtaxi.no
Osman Malik taxi
- Phone
- +47 45 10 01 17
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Booking & Getting There
Porsgrunn to Gjerstad bus services, operated by Vy Buss, arrive at Vinterkjær station.
Porsgrunn to Gjerstad train services, operated by Norwegian Railways (VY), arrive at Nordagutu stasjon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Porsgrunn to Gjerstad is 68 km. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Porsgrunn to Gjerstad.
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