How to travel from Arendal to Alesund, Norway
The distance between Arendal and Alesund is around 634km (394 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 40m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Arendal to Alesund by bus, train, ferry, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Alesund → Arendal if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Rona E18 then fly from Kristiansand (KRS) to Alesund (AES).
- Duration3h 40m
- Flight time1h 45m
- Typical costNOK 2,305($225)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus via Oslo bussterminal
Take the bus to Oslo bussterminal then Ørsta rutebilstasjon and then to Kiperviktorget E136.
- Duration14h 10m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costNOK 1,730($170)
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Lysaker stasjon then take the train to Lillehammer stasjon and then to Åndalsnes stasjon then take the bus to Kiperviktorget E136.
- Duration10h 55m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical costNOK 1,600($155)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arendal and Alesund
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Arendal to Alesund by bus, train, ferry, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around NOK 1,600 ($155) and will take around 10h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 2,305 ($225).
The distance between Arendal and Alesund is around 634km (394 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 475km (295 miles)
It takes around 10h 55m to get from Arendal and Alesund by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Arendal to Alesund is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx NOK 2,305 ($225).
The cheapest way to travel between Arendal and Alesund, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around NOK 1,600 ($155) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Arendal and Alesund. We recommend that you take the bus to Rona E18 then fly from Kristiansand (KRS) to Alesund (AES). instead which will take 3h 40m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Arendal and Alesund. It typically takes around 14h 55m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Arendal to Alesund. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Harebakken senter, Oslo bussterminal and Kjøs bru. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 14h 55m.
Nettbuss AS, Nor-Way Bussekspress, Trafikanten Møre og Romsdal and Kringom run regular bus services between Arendal and Alesund. Buses run once daily and take around 14h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arendal to Alesund. We recommend that you take the bus to Rona E18 then fly from Kristiansand (KRS) to Alesund (AES). instead which will take 3h 40m.
The closest major airport to Alesund is Ålesund Vigra Airport (AES) (AES) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Alesund. Ørsta–Volda Airport (HOV) (HOV) and Molde Airport, Aro (MOL) (MOL) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Arendal and Alesund. The distance is around 803km (499 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arendal to Alesund is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 10h 55m and will usually cost around NOK 1,600 ($155).
Compare travel optionsbetween Arendal and Alesund
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 2 similar | 3h 40m | NOK 2,305($225) | hourly | 733km (456 miles) |
| Bus to Rona E18, plane | 4h 50m | NOK 2,030($200) | 4 times a day | 634km (394 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 5h 10m | NOK 2,050($200) | every 3 hours | 693km (430 miles) |
Bus via Oslo bussterminal + 1 similar | 14h 10m | NOK 1,730($170) | once daily | 893km (555 miles) |
| Bus | 14h 55m | NOK 1,775($175) | once daily | 888km (552 miles) |
Bus and Train + 2 similar | 10h 55m | NOK 1,600($155) | 5 times a week | 791km (491 miles) |
| Train and Bus | 11h 45m | NOK 1,650($160) | 5 times a week | 791km (491 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 23h 45m | NOK 2,795($275) | once daily | 854km (531 miles) |
Drive | 10h 30m | NOK 1,365($135) | on demand | 803km (499 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Arendal and Alesund
Bus companies
Nettbuss AS
Nor-Way Bussekspress
Vaernes Ekspressen
Trafikanten Møre og Romsdal
Kringom
Ferry operators
Train operators
SJ Norge AS
Flytoget
Airlines
Widerøe
Norwegian Air Shuttle
Airports near Alesund
The following major airports near Alesund offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Norway and internationally.
Ålesund Vigra Airport (AES)
- Distance
- 10km (6 miles) from Alesund
Ørsta–Volda Airport (HOV)
- Distance
- 33km (20 miles) from Alesund
Molde Airport, Aro (MOL)
- Distance
- 64km (40 miles) from Alesund