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

The cheapest way to get from Skien to Arendal is to drive which costs kr 230 - kr 350 and takes 1h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Skien to Arendal is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs kr 230 - kr 350.

Is there a direct bus between Skien and Arendal?

No, there is no direct bus from Skien to Arendal. However, there are services departing from Ibsenhuset and arriving at Tinghuset via Skjelsvik knutepunkt and Harebakken senter. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Skien and Arendal?

No, there is no direct train from Skien to Arendal. However, there are services departing from Skien stasjon and arriving at Arendal stasjon via Nordagutu stasjon and Nelaug stasjon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.

How far is it from Skien to Arendal?

The distance between Skien and Arendal is 123 km. The road distance is 117.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Skien to Arendal without a car is to bus which takes 2h 52m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Skien to Arendal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Skien to Arendal bus from?

Skien to Arendal bus services, operated by Farte, depart from Ibsenhuset station.

Where do I catch the Skien to Arendal train from?

Skien to Arendal train services, operated by Go-Ahead Nordic, depart from Nordagutu stasjon station.

Train or bus from Skien to Arendal?

The best way to get from Skien to Arendal is to bus which takes 2h 52m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs kr 360 - kr 650 and takes 5h 3m.

Where does the Skien to Arendal bus arrive?

Skien to Arendal bus services, operated by Farte, arrive at Skjelsvik knutepunkt station.

Where does the Skien to Arendal train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Skien to Arendal?

Yes, the driving distance between Skien to Arendal is 118 km. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Skien to Arendal.

Where can I stay near Arendal?

There are 147+ hotels available in Arendal.

Skien to Arendal - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Skien to Arendal by bus, train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Ibsenhuset to Skjelsvik knutepunktbus M1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Skjelsvik knutepunkt to Harebakken bussterminalbus Vy190
2h 52m
Drive 117.5 km
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1. Drive from Skien to Arendalcar 117.5 km
1h 34m
kr 239–345
Train
1. Take the train from Nordagutu stasjon to Nelaug stasjontrain F5
2. Take the train from Nelaug stasjon to Arendal stasjontrain R50
5h 3m
kr 364–610

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Distance: 123.3 km
Duration: 2h 52m

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

You can take a bus from Ibsenhuset to Tinghuset via Skjelsvik knutepunkt, Harebakken bussterminal, and Harebakken senter in around 2h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Skien stasjon to Arendal stasjon via Nordagutu stasjon and Nelaug stasjon in around 5h 3m.

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