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Compare train and bus for Arendal to Kristiansand
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Arendal to Kristiansand among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $9.
Distance: 34 miles (55 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$9 Average price Cheapest | $33 Average price | $20 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 20m Average total duration Fastest 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 6m Average total duration 1h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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 bus is $24 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Arendal to Kristiansand costing on average $33 (€27).
Other travel options to Kristiansand take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 36m.
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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.
6:53 PM0h52Arendal7:45 PMKristiansand$81One-way0 transfers
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- 6:53 PM0h52Arendal7:45 PMKristiansand$81One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 6:53 PM0h52Arendal7:45 PMKristiansand$81One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 5:53 PM0h52Arendal6:45 PMKristiansand$111One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Arendal to Kristiansand:
A bus is $24 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Arendal to Kristiansand costing on average $33 (€27).
Other travel options to Kristiansand take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 36m.
- Around 16 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 Go-Ahead Nordic, Go-Ahead Nordic to go to Kristiansand by train.
- Travel with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Agder Kollektivtrafikk as to go to Kristiansand by bus.
- 16 direct buses per day with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Agder Kollektivtrafikk as.
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