Travel Information between Arendal and Kristiansand
| 34 miles (55 km) | |
| Bus or train | |
| $6 - $7 | |
| Bus • $6 (€5) • 46 min | |
| Bus • $6 (€5) • 46 min | |
| Vy Bus4You |
Travel 34 miles (55 km) by bus or train to Kristiansand from Arendal. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are Vy Bus4You among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus from Arendal to Kristiansand.
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How to get from Arendal to Kristiansand by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Arendal to Kristiansand is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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There are 2 ways to get from Arendal to Kristiansand: bus or train.
The cheapest way to travel from Arendal to Kristiansand is a bus with an average price of $6 (€5).
This is compared to other travel options from Arendal to Kristiansand:
A bus is $1 (€1) less than a train for this trip with tickets for a train from Arendal to Kristiansand costing on average $7 (€6).
The quickest way to travel between Arendal and Kristiansand is by bus, which takes on average 46 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Train takes 1 h 41 min on average.
You should expect to travel around 34 miles (55 km) between Arendal and Kristiansand.
The average frequency per day from Arendal to Kristiansand is:
- 20 buses per day.
- 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Arendal and Kristiansand as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Arendal to Kristiansand:
- Buses from Arendal to Kristiansand most often leave from Arendal, Harebakken Bussterminal and arrive in Kristiansand, Rutebilstasjon.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Arendal to Kristiansand:
- You can travel between Arendal and Kristiansand by bus with Vy Bus4You or Vy Express. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $21 (€19) with Vy Bus4You from Arendal to Kristiansand.
Yes, there are direct routes from Arendal to Kristiansand with the following travel companies:
- You'll find 20 direct buses a day to Kristiansand with Vy Bus4You or Vy Express.
Direct services to Kristiansand tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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