The cheapest and fastest buses from Arendal to Oslo
Cheapest price
$34
Average price
$53
Fastest journey
3 h 3 m
Average duration
3 h 18 m
Buses per day
14
Distance
197 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Arendal to Oslo is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Arendal to Oslo will cost around $53 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $34.
Of the 14 buses that leave Arendal for Oslo on Tue, Dec 02, 14 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Dec 02 the direct buses cover the 197 km distance in an average of 3 h 18 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 3 m .
On Tue, Dec 02 the slowest buses will take 3 h 26 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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VY190Travel Information
Compare train, bus, flight, and ferry for Arendal to Oslo
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Arendal to Oslo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 48m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of €5, and a flight costs an average of €50.
Distance: 122 miles (197 km)
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€34 Average price | €63 Average price | €123 Average price | €5 Average price Cheapest |
3h 53m Average total duration 3h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 36m Average total duration 4h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 48m Average total duration Fastest 48m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration 2h 30m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Arendal to Oslo Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 01:35AM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 05:08AM | Arrival Time 08:34AM | Duration 3h26 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 06:52AM | Arrival Time 10:18AM | Duration 3h26 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 07:52AM | Arrival Time 11:18AM | Duration 3h26 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 08:52AM | Arrival Time 12:18PM | Duration 3h26 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:57AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 3h18 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 09:52AM | Arrival Time 01:18PM | Duration 3h26 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:57AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 3h18 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 10:52AM | Arrival Time 02:18PM | Duration 3h26 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:27AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 3h18 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 11:52AM | Arrival Time 03:18PM | Duration 3h26 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 12:52PM | Arrival Time 04:18PM | Duration 3h26 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:27PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 3h18 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 01:52PM | Arrival Time 05:18PM | Duration 3h26 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 02:52PM | Arrival Time 06:18PM | Duration 3h26 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 03:22PM | Arrival Time 06:48PM | Duration 3h26 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 03:52PM | Arrival Time 07:18PM | Duration 3h26 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 04:52PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 3h33 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 05:22PM | Arrival Time 08:48PM | Duration 3h26 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 05:52PM | Arrival Time 09:18PM | Duration 3h26 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:27PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 3h18 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 06:52PM | Arrival Time 10:18PM | Duration 3h26 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 07:52PM | Arrival Time 11:18PM | Duration 3h26 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 10:52PM | Arrival Time 01:55AM | Duration 3h03 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Live departures
Arendal to Oslo bus times
The table below shows live departures for Arendal to Oslo buses for today, Monday, December 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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VY190 | 4:08 AM Arendal, Harebakken Bussterminal | 3h26 | 7:34 AM Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 0 transfersDirect | |
VY190 | 5:52 AM Arendal, Harebakken Bussterminal | 3h26 | 9:18 AM Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 0 transfersDirect | |
VY190 | 6:52 AM Arendal, Harebakken Bussterminal | 3h26 | 10:18 AM Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 0 transfersDirect | |
VY190 | 7:52 AM Arendal, Harebakken Bussterminal | 3h26 | 11:18 AM Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:57 AM Arendal, Harebakken Bussterminal | 3h18 | 11:15 AM Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 0 transfersDirect | |
VY190 | 8:52 AM Arendal, Harebakken Bussterminal | 3h26 | 12:18 PM Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:57 AM Arendal, Harebakken Bussterminal | 3h18 | 12:15 PM Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 0 transfersDirect | |
VY190 | 9:52 AM Arendal, Harebakken Bussterminal | 3h26 | 1:18 PM Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:27 AM Arendal, Harebakken Bussterminal | 3h18 | 1:45 PM Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 0 transfersDirect | |
VY190 | 10:52 AM Arendal, Harebakken Bussterminal | 3h26 | 2:18 PM Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 0 transfersDirect | |
VY190 | 11:52 AM Arendal, Harebakken Bussterminal | 3h26 | 3:18 PM Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:27 PM Arendal, Harebakken Bussterminal | 3h18 | 3:45 PM Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 0 transfersDirect | |
VY190 | 1:52 PM Arendal, Harebakken Bussterminal | 3h26 | 5:18 PM Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 0 transfersDirect | |
VY190 | 2:52 PM Arendal, Harebakken Bussterminal | 3h26 | 6:18 PM Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 0 transfersDirect | |
VY190 | 3:52 PM Arendal, Harebakken Bussterminal | 3h33 | 7:25 PM Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:35 PM Arendal, Harebakken Bussterminal | 3h25 | 8:00 PM Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:27 PM Arendal, Harebakken Bussterminal | 3h18 | 8:45 PM Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 0 transfersDirect | |
VY190 | 5:52 PM Arendal, Harebakken Bussterminal | 3h26 | 9:18 PM Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 0 transfersDirect | |
VY190 | 9:52 PM Arendal, Harebakken Bussterminal | 3h03 | 12:55 AM Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Arendal to Oslo
Buses from Arendal to Oslo run on average 21 times per day, taking around 3h 23m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $27 (€22) but you can travel from only $6 (€5) by ferry.
There are 19 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:35, the last at 23:31. The fastest bus covers the 122 miles (197 km) distance in 3h 3m.
Distance 122 miles (197 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price $27 (€22) |
Buses per day 21 |
Direct buses 19 |
Fastest bus 3h 3m |
First bus 01:35 |
Last bus 23:31 |
Bus providers: Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Agder Kollektivtrafikk as from Arendal to OsloYou can travel by bus between Arendal to Oslo with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Agder Kollektivtrafikk as for as low as $6 (€5). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Arendal to Oslo
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Arendal to Oslo by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Oslo, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Arendal, you have various bus station options to start your journey from including Arendal, Harebakken bussterminal and Arendal, Harebakken Bussterminal. When arriving in Oslo, you can end your journey in bus stations like Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) and Gardermoen, Oslo Lufthavn Gardermoen.
Passengers board the bus most frequently from Arendal, Harebakken bussterminal, which is located around 1.7 miles (2.8 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal), located 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre.
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- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Vigeland Park, the world's largest sculpture park made by a single artist featuring over 200 sculptures by Gustav Vigeland
- The Viking Ship Museum, home to well-preserved Viking ships and artifacts offering insights into Viking history and culture
- The Royal Palace, the official residence of the Norwegian monarch with guided tours available during the summer
- Akershus Fortress, a medieval castle and fortress with panoramic views of Oslo and a rich history dating back to the 13th century
- The Munch Museum, dedicated to the works of Edvard Munch, including his famous painting The Scream.
- Vigeland Park, a large sculpture park featuring over 200 works by Gustav Vigeland
- Viking Ship Museum, showcasing well-preserved Viking ships and artifacts
- Oslo Opera House, an architectural landmark offering performances and rooftop views
- Munch Museum, dedicated to the works of Norwegian artist Edvard Munch
- Akershus Fortress, a medieval castle with historical exhibits and panoramic views of the city.
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- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Arendal to Oslo, follow these tips:
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- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
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- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
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- Small pets in carriers allowed
- Guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Arendal to Oslo
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Bakery & Cafe (in the station)
- Fast Food Outlet (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 37, 54, 74 Metro: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Train: L1, L2, L3
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