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Compare train and bus for Arendal to Kristiansand
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Arendal to Kristiansand among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $33 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 20m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $33, while a bus costs an average of $33.
Distance: 34 miles (55 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$33 Average price Cheapest | $33 Average price | $19 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 6m Average total duration 1h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 20m Average total duration Fastest 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Arendal to Kristiansand:
A train is $0.14 (€0.12) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Arendal to Kristiansand costing on average $33 (€27).
Other travel options to Kristiansand take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 6m.
Tickets start at around $33 (€27) compared to roughly $19 (€16) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-13.58 (€-11.38). The journey takes 1h 36m versus 46m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Arendal to Kristiansand by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Arendal to Kristiansand is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus7:53 PM0h52Arendal, Harebakken Bussterminal8:45 PMKristiansand, Rutebilstasjon$91One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus7:53 PM0h52Arendal, Harebakken Bussterminal8:45 PMKristiansand, Rutebilstasjon$91One-way0 transfers
Fastest
VY1908:30 PM0h48Arendal, Harebakken Bussterminal9:18 PMKristiansand, Rutebilstasjon$311One-way0 transfers
Other options
- R50 · F56:10 PM1h41Arendal7:51 PMKristiansand$351One-way1 transfer
- R50 · F510:10 AM1h41Arendal11:51 AMKristiansand$351One-way1 transfer
- R50 · F54:10 PM1h43Arendal5:53 PMKristiansand$351One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus4:23 PM0h52Arendal, Harebakken Bussterminal5:15 PMKristiansand, Rutebilstasjon$91One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:23 PM0h52Arendal, Harebakken Bussterminal10:15 PMKristiansand, Rutebilstasjon$91One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus6:23 PM0h52Arendal, Harebakken Bussterminal7:15 PMKristiansand, Rutebilstasjon$91One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Arendal to Kristiansand:
A train is $0.14 (€0.12) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Arendal to Kristiansand costing on average $33 (€27).
Other travel options to Kristiansand take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 6m.
- Around 21 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Arendal and Kristiansand as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Travel with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus to go to Kristiansand by bus.
- Travel with Go-Ahead Nordic to go to Kristiansand by train.
- 21 direct buses per day with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus.
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