How to travel from Arendal to Larvik, Norway

The distance between Arendal and Larvik is around 128km (80 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 35m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Arendal to Larvik by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus

Take the bus to Farriseidet.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    NOK 305($30)
Operated by

Vy Buss

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Train

Take the train to Gjerstad stasjon and then to Nordagutu stasjon.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    NOK 490($48)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Larvik.

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Distance128km (80 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arendal and Larvik

There are several options for getting from Arendal to Larvik by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around NOK 305 ($30) and will take around 1h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 225 ($22).

The distance between Arendal and Larvik is around 128km (80 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 97km (60 miles)

It takes around 1h 50m to get from Arendal and Larvik by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Arendal to Larvik is to drive which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx NOK 225 ($22).

The cheapest way to travel between Arendal and Larvik, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around NOK 305 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Arendal and Larvik. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Arendal to Larvik. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Gjerstad stasjon, Nordagutu stasjon and Skien stasjon. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 2h 50m.

Go-Ahead Nordic run train services between Arendal and Larvik. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 2h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Arendal and Larvik. It typically takes around 1h 50m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Arendal to Larvik. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Harebakken senter. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 1h 50m.

Vy Buss and Nor-Way Bussekspress run regular bus services between Arendal and Larvik. Buses run every 2 hours and take around 1h 50m 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 Larvik. We recommend that you take the bus to Farriseidet. instead which will take 1h 50m.

The closest major airport to Larvik is Torp Sandefjord Airport (TRF) (TRF) which is approximately 16km (10 miles) from Larvik. Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) (OSL) and Kristiansand Airport (KRS) (KRS) 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 Larvik. The distance is around 128km (80 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arendal to Larvik is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 50m and will usually cost around NOK 305 ($30).

How do I get from Arendal to Larvik

Compare travel optionsbetween Arendal and Larvik

Transport options from Arendal to Larvik
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
1h 50m
NOK 305($30)
every 2 hours129km (80 miles)
Train
2h 50m
NOK 490($48)
5 times a week205km (128 miles)
Drive
1h 35m
NOK 225($22)
on demand128km (80 miles)

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Airports near Larvik

The following major airports near Larvik offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Norway and internationally.

TRF
Torp Sandefjord Airport (TRF)
Domestic Airport
Distance
16km (10 miles) from Larvik
OSL
Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL)
International Airport
Distance
136km (85 miles) from Larvik
KRS
Kristiansand Airport (KRS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
150km (93 miles) from Larvik