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Compare train, bus, flight, and ferry for Oslo to Arendal
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Oslo to Arendal among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 48m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of $6, and a flight costs an average of $59.
Distance: 122 miles (197 km)
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$38 Average price | $75 Average price | $147 Average price | $9 Average price Cheapest |
3h 53m Average total duration 3h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 47m Average total duration 4h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 48m Average total duration Fastest 48m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration 2h 30m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Oslo to Arendal by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Oslo to Arendal is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Color LineFastest
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F5 · R50
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This is compared to other travel options from Oslo to Arendal:
A ferry is $17 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oslo to Arendal costing on average $23 (€18).
A ferry is $20 (€16) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Oslo to Arendal costing on average $26 (€21).
A ferry is $61 (€49) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Oslo to Arendal costing on average $68 (€54).
Other travel options to Arendal take longer:
Ferry takes on average 2h 30m.
Bus takes on average 3h 1m.
Train takes on average 4h 12m.
- Around 22 buses per day.
- Around 11 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 2 ferries per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Oslo and Arendal as scheduled services by train, bus, flight, and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.
- {stationMode_1} mostly depart from Oslo Airport Gardermoen and arrive in Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik.
- {stationMode_2} mostly depart from Oslo Central Station and arrive in {arrivalStation_2}.
- {stationMode_3} mostly depart from Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) and arrive in Arendal, Harebakken Bussterminal.
- {stationMode_4} mostly depart from Strömstad-Sandefjord and arrive in Sandefjord Port.
- Travel with Go-Ahead Nordic, Go-Ahead Nordic to go to Arendal by train.
- Travel with Norwegian Air, SAS to go to Arendal by flight.
- Travel with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Vy Buss, Nor-Way Bussekspress to go to Arendal by bus.
- Travel with Color Line, Color Line to go to Arendal by ferry.
- 4 direct flights per day with Norwegian Air, SAS.
- 20 direct buses per day with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus.
- 2 direct ferries per day with Color Line, Color Line.
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