How to travel from Arendal to Røst, Norway
The distance between Arendal and Røst is around 1,268km (788 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 35m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Arendal to Røst by bus, plane, ferry and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Røst → Arendal if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Rona E18 then fly from Kristiansand (KRS) to Rost (RET).
- Duration4h 35m
- Flight time3h 10m
- Typical costNOK 12,295($1,200)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Gjerstad stasjon, Oslo S then Trondheim S and then to Bodø stasjon then take a ferry to Røst ferjekai.
- Duration24h 20m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical costNOK 2,830($275)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Oslo bussterminal, Lillehammer skysstasjon then Trondheim S and then to Bodø stasjon then take a ferry to Røst ferjekai.
- Duration1 day 2h
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical costNOK 2,470($240)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arendal and Røst
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Arendal to Røst by bus, plane, ferry and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around NOK 2,470 ($240) and will take around 1 day 2h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 12,295 ($1,200).
The distance between Arendal and Røst is around 1,268km (788 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,024km (636 miles)
It takes around 4h 35m to get from Arendal and Røst by bus and plane.
The quickest way to get from Arendal to Røst is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx NOK 12,295 ($1,200).
The cheapest way to travel between Arendal and Røst is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around NOK 2,470 ($240) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Arendal and Røst. We recommend that you take the bus to Rona E18 then fly from Kristiansand (KRS) to Rost (RET). instead which will take 4h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Arendal and Røst. We recommend that you take the bus to Rona E18 then fly from Kristiansand (KRS) to Rost (RET). instead which will take 4h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arendal to Røst. We recommend that you take the bus to Rona E18 then fly from Kristiansand (KRS) to Rost (RET). instead which will take 4h 35m.
The closest major airport to Røst is Røst Airport (RET) (RET) which is approximately 1km (1 miles) from Røst. Leknes Airport (LKN) (LKN) and Tromsø Airport (TOS) (TOS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Arendal to Røst. We recommend that you take the bus to Rona E18 then fly from Kristiansand (KRS) to Rost (RET). instead which will take 4h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arendal to Røst is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around NOK 12,295 ($1,200).
Compare travel optionsbetween Arendal and Røst
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 2 similar | 4h 35m | NOK 12,295($1,200) | hourly | 1,349km (838 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 5h 35m | NOK 10,770($1,050) | every 2 hours | 1,466km (911 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Ferry | 7h 50m | NOK 3,025($295) | 6 times a week | 1,268km (788 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 24h 20m | NOK 2,830($275) | 5 times a week | 1,436km (892 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Ferry | 3 days 3h | NOK 6,525($635) | 6 times a week | 1,826km (1,134 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 1 day 2h | NOK 2,470($240) | 4 times a week | 1,653km (1,027 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Arendal and Røst
Bus companies
Agder Kollektivtrafikk as
Vy Buss
Nor-Way Bussekspress
Vaernes Ekspressen
Ferry operators
Torghatten Nord
Airlines
Widerøe
Norwegian Air Shuttle
Train operators
Go-Ahead Norge AS
Sj Nord
Airports near Røst
The following major airports near Røst offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Norway and internationally.
Røst Airport (RET)
- Distance
- 1km (1 miles) from Røst
Leknes Airport (LKN)
- Distance
- 94km (59 miles) from Røst
Tromsø Airport (TOS)
- Distance
- 365km (227 miles) from Røst