4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Stavanger to Arendal
Cheapest price
$35
Average price
$53
Fastest journey
4 h 30 m
Average duration
5 h 21 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
184 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Stavanger to Arendal is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stavanger to Arendal will cost around $53 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $35.
Of the 4 buses that leave Stavanger for Arendal on Sun, Jun 14, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 14 the direct buses cover the 184 km distance in an average of 5 h 21 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 30 m .
On Sun, Jun 14 the slowest buses will take 6 h 42 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.
9:27 PM6h42Stavanger4:09 AMArendal$351One-way0 transfers
11:25 AM5h05Stavanger4:30 PMArendal$411One-way0 transfers- 10:25 AM5h05Stavanger3:30 PMArendal$671One-way0 transfers
7:00 AM4h30Stavanger11:30 AMArendal$721One-way0 transfers
- 7:00 AM4h30Stavanger11:30 AMArendal$721One-way0 transfers
- 11:25 AM5h05Stavanger4:30 PMArendal$411One-way0 transfers
- 10:25 AM5h05Stavanger3:30 PMArendal$671One-way0 transfers
- 9:27 PM6h42Stavanger4:09 AMArendal$351One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and ferry for Stavanger to Arendal
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Stavanger to Arendal among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 56m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $23, and a ferry costs an average of $164.
Distance: 114 miles (184 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$38 Average price Cheapest | $72 Average price | $201 Average price | $101 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 26m Average total duration Fastest 4h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 28m Average total duration 4h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 1m Average total duration 17h 1m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 3h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Stavanger to Arendal:
A bus is $34 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stavanger to Arendal costing on average $72 (€58).
A bus is $163 (€132) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Stavanger to Arendal costing on average $201 (€163).
Other travel options to Arendal take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 58m.
Ferry takes on average 17h 1m.
Tickets start at around $38 (€31) compared to roughly $101 (€82) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $62 (€51). The journey takes 4h 56m versus 3h 58m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Vy Bus4You, FlixBus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Stavanger to Arendal Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator Go-Ahead Nordic | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 04:09AM | Duration 6h54 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Go-Ahead Nordic | Departure Time 09:27PM | Arrival Time 04:09AM | Duration 6h42 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Live departures
Stavanger to Arendal bus times
The table below shows live departures for Stavanger to Arendal buses for tomorrow, Sunday, June 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00 AM Stavanger | 4h30 | 11:30 AM Arendal | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10:25 AM Stavanger | 5h05 | 3:30 PM Arendal | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 11:25 AM Stavanger | 5h05 | 4:30 PM Arendal | 0 transfersDirect | |
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