The cheapest and fastest buses from Oslo to Arendal
Cheapest price
$42
Average price
$55
Fastest journey
3 h 1 m
Average duration
3 h 16 m
Buses per day
14
Distance
197 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Oslo to Arendal is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Oslo to Arendal will cost around $55 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $42.
Of the 14 buses that leave Oslo for Arendal on Tue, Dec 16, 14 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Dec 16 the direct buses cover the 197 km distance in an average of 3 h 16 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 1 m .
On Tue, Dec 16 the slowest buses will take 3 h 21 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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Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Oslo to Arendal 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 €54.
Distance: 122 miles (197 km)
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€33 Average price | €70 Average price | €135 Average price | €5 Average price Cheapest |
3h 53m Average total duration 3h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 48m Average total duration 4h 18m 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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Oslo to Arendal Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 09:21AM | Duration 3h21 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 11:21AM | Duration 3h21 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 11:37AM | Duration 3h22 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:21PM | Duration 3h21 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 12:21PM | Duration 3h06 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 01:21PM | Duration 3h21 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 01:18PM | Duration 3h18 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 01:51PM | Duration 3h21 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 02:21PM | Duration 3h21 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 02:21PM | Duration 3h06 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 02:37PM | Duration 3h07 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 03:21PM | Duration 3h21 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 03:21PM | Duration 3h06 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 04:21PM | Duration 3h21 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 04:21PM | Duration 3h06 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 05:03PM | Duration 3h18 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 05:21PM | Duration 3h21 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 05:21PM | Duration 3h06 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 06:03PM | Duration 3h18 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:21PM | Duration 3h21 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 06:21PM | Duration 3h06 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:21PM | Duration 3h21 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 07:48PM | Duration 3h18 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 07:31PM | Duration 3h01 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 08:21PM | Duration 3h21 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 08:21PM | Duration 3h06 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 09:21PM | Duration 3h21 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 09:21PM | Duration 3h06 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 09:33PM | Duration 3h18 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 10:21PM | Duration 3h21 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 10:21PM | Duration 3h06 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 11:51PM | Duration 3h21 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 12:08AM | Duration 3h08 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $42 |
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Oslo to Arendal bus times
The table below shows live departures for Oslo to Arendal buses for today, Monday, December 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:00 PM Oslo | 3h21 | 9:21 PM Arendal | 0 transfersDirect | |
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VY190 | 5:00 AM Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 3h21 | 8:21 AM Arendal, Harebakken Bussterminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:20 AM Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 3h25 | 9:45 AM Arendal, Harebakken Bussterminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
VY190 | 7:00 AM Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 3h21 | 10:21 AM Arendal, Harebakken Bussterminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
VY190 | 9:30 AM Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 3h21 | 12:51 PM Arendal, Harebakken Bussterminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
VY190 | 10:00 AM Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 3h21 | 1:21 PM Arendal, Harebakken Bussterminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
VY190 | 11:00 AM Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 3h21 | 2:21 PM Arendal, Harebakken Bussterminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
VY190 | 1:00 PM Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 3h21 | 4:21 PM Arendal, Harebakken Bussterminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:45 PM Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 3h18 | 5:03 PM Arendal, Harebakken Bussterminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
VY190 | 2:00 PM Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 3h21 | 5:21 PM Arendal, Harebakken Bussterminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
VY190 | 3:00 PM Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 3h21 | 6:21 PM Arendal, Harebakken Bussterminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:30 PM Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 3h18 | 6:48 PM Arendal, Harebakken Bussterminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
VY190 | 3:30 PM Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 3h01 | 6:31 PM Arendal, Harebakken Bussterminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
VY190 | 4:00 PM Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 3h21 | 7:21 PM Arendal, Harebakken Bussterminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
VY190 | 5:00 PM Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 3h21 | 8:21 PM Arendal, Harebakken Bussterminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Oslo to Arendal
Buses from Oslo to Arendal 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 00:12, the last at 23:32. The fastest bus covers the 122 miles (197 km) distance in 3h 18m.
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 18m |
First bus 00:12 |
Last bus 23:32 |
Bus providers: Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Vy Buss, Nor-Way Bussekspress from Oslo to ArendalYou can travel by bus between Oslo to Arendal with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Vy Buss, Nor-Way Bussekspress 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 Oslo to Arendal
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Oslo to Arendal 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 Arendal, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the bus most frequently from Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal), which is located around 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Arendal, Harebakken bussterminal, located 1.7 miles (2.8 km) away from the city centre.
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- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Tromøy Church, a historic wooden church dating back to the 12th century with beautiful coastal views
- Arendal Town Hall, an iconic building known for its striking architecture and cultural significance
- Merdø Island, a picturesque island offering scenic walks, beaches, and a maritime museum
- Hove Leirsenter, a popular recreational area with hiking trails and camping facilities
- Kløckers Hus, a museum showcasing local history and maritime heritage.
- Discover the Science Center Sørlandet, an interactive museum with engaging exhibits on science and technology
- Stroll through the Arendal Old Town, a charming area with well-preserved wooden houses and quaint streets
- Visit the Arendal Cultural Center, a hub for arts and performances with a variety of events throughout the year
- Enjoy a boat tour around the Arendal archipelago, offering stunning views of the coastline and nearby islands
- Attend a local festival or market, experiencing the vibrant community spirit and local crafts.
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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 Oslo to Arendal, 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 Oslo to Arendal
- 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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