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Compare train, bus, flight, and ferry for Arendal to Oslo
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Arendal to Oslo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the ferry, with an average ticket price of €9 For those with little time, consider booking a ferry, which has an average total journey time of 3h 30m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of €9, while a flight costs an average of €466.
Distance: 122 miles (197 km)
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€47 Average price | €77 Average price | €466 Average price | €9 Average price Cheapest | €75 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 52m Average total duration 3h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 39m Average total duration 4h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average total duration 2h 34m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration Fastest 2h 30m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 3h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Arendal to Oslo
Compare the available ways to get from Arendal to Oslo, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Arendal to Oslo:
A ferry is €39 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Arendal to Oslo costing on average €47.
A ferry is €68 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Arendal to Oslo costing on average €77.
A ferry is €457 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Arendal to Oslo costing on average €466.
Other travel options to Oslo take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 52m.
Flight takes on average 4h 34m.
Train takes on average 4h 39m.
Tickets start at around €47 compared to roughly €75 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €29. The journey takes 3h 22m versus 3h 10m 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.
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.
Travel optionsfrom Arendal to Oslo
How to get from Arendal to Oslo by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Arendal to Oslo is by taking a ferry because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Color Line10:00 AM 2h30 Sandefjord Port 12:30 PM Strömstad-Sandefjord €9 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
Color Line10:00 AM 2h30 Sandefjord Port 12:30 PM Strömstad-Sandefjord €9 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
SK2108:00 AM 0h50 Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik 8:50 AM Oslo Airport Gardermoen €147 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
R50 · F54:10 PM 4h15 Arendal 8:25 PM Oslo Central Station €82 1 One-way 1 transfer
R50 · F512:10 PM 4h15 Arendal 4:25 PM Oslo Central Station €82 1 One-way 1 transfer
R50 · F510:10 AM 4h15 Arendal 2:25 PM Oslo Central Station €82 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus8:27 AM 3h18 Arendal, Harebakken Bussterminal 11:45 AM Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) €42 1 One-way 0 transfers
VY1907:52 AM 3h26 Arendal, Harebakken Bussterminal 11:18 AM Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) €55 1 One-way 0 transfers
VY1908:52 AM 3h26 Arendal, Harebakken Bussterminal 12:18 PM Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) €55 1 One-way 0 transfers
DY2756:40 PM 0h50 Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik 7:30 PM Oslo Airport Gardermoen €208 1 One-way 0 transfers
SK2163:15 PM 0h50 Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik 4:05 PM Oslo Airport Gardermoen €238 1 One-way 0 transfers
SK2228:20 PM 0h50 Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik 9:10 PM Oslo Airport Gardermoen €276 1 One-way 0 transfers
Color Line5:00 PM 2h30 Sandefjord Port 7:30 PM Strömstad-Sandefjord €9 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Arendal to Oslo:
A ferry is €39 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Arendal to Oslo costing on average €47.
A ferry is €68 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Arendal to Oslo costing on average €77.
A ferry is €457 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Arendal to Oslo costing on average €466.
Other travel options to Oslo take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 52m.
Flight takes on average 4h 34m.
Train takes on average 4h 39m.
- Around 22 flights per day.
- Around 22 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 2 ferries per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Arendal and Oslo as scheduled services by train, bus, flight, and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.
- {stationMode_1} mostly depart from Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik and arrive in Oslo Airport Gardermoen.
- {stationMode_2} mostly depart from {departureStation_2} and arrive in Oslo Central Station.
- {stationMode_3} mostly depart from Arendal, Harebakken Bussterminal and arrive in Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal).
- {stationMode_4} mostly depart from Sandefjord Port and arrive in Strömstad-Sandefjord.
- Travel with Sas Airways, Norwegian Air Shuttle to go to Oslo by flight.
- Travel with Go-Ahead Nordic to go to Oslo by train.
- Travel with Color Line, Color Line to go to Oslo by ferry.
- Travel with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Vy Express Norway to go to Oslo by bus.
- 4 direct flights per day with Sas Airways, Norwegian Air Shuttle.
- 2 direct ferries per day with Color Line, Color Line.
- 22 direct buses per day with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Vy Express Norway.
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