How to travel from Arendal to Sarpsborg, Norway

The distance between Arendal and Sarpsborg is around 322km (200 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 50m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Arendal to Sarpsborg by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out SarpsborgArendal if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Oslo bussterminal and then to Helsehuset Sarpsborg.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    NOK 790($77)
Operated by

Vy Buss

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Train

Take the train to Gjerstad stasjon then Oslo S and then to Sarpsborg stasjon.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    NOK 155($15)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Drive

Drive to Sarpsborg.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Distance322km (200 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arendal and Sarpsborg

There are several options for getting from Arendal to Sarpsborg by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around NOK 155 ($15) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 715 ($70).

The distance between Arendal and Sarpsborg is around 322km (200 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 160km (100 miles)

It takes around 4h 55m to get from Arendal and Sarpsborg by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Arendal to Sarpsborg is to drive which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx NOK 715 ($70).

The cheapest way to travel between Arendal and Sarpsborg, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around NOK 155 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Arendal and Sarpsborg. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Arendal to Sarpsborg. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Gjerstad stasjon and Oslo S. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

Go-Ahead Norge AS and Norwegian Railways run train services between Arendal and Sarpsborg. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 5hrs, 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 Sarpsborg. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Arendal to Sarpsborg. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Harebakken senter and Oslo bussterminal. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 55m.

Vy Buss, Nor-Way Bussekspress and Vaernes Ekspressen run regular bus services between Arendal and Sarpsborg. Buses run every 2 hours and take around 4h 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 Sarpsborg. We recommend that you take the bus to Oslo bussterminal and then to Helsehuset Sarpsborg. instead which will take 4h 55m.

The closest major airport to Sarpsborg is Torp Sandefjord Airport (TRF) (TRF) which is approximately 56km (35 miles) from Sarpsborg. 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 Sarpsborg. The distance is around 322km (200 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arendal to Sarpsborg is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around NOK 790 ($77).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Arendal and Sarpsborg

Transport options from Arendal to Sarpsborg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
4h 55m
NOK 790($77)
every 2 hours362km (225 miles)
Bus via Filipstad5h 20m
NOK 730($71)
twice daily369km (229 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5hrs
NOK 155($15)
5 times a week363km (225 miles)
Train via Oslo S5h 30m
NOK 155($15)
5 times a day364km (226 miles)
Drive
3h 50m
NOK 715($70)
on demand322km (200 miles)

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Airports near Sarpsborg

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

TRF
Torp Sandefjord Airport (TRF)
Domestic Airport
Distance
56km (35 miles) from Sarpsborg
OSL
Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL)
International Airport
Distance
105km (65 miles) from Sarpsborg
KRS
Kristiansand Airport (KRS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
216km (135 miles) from Sarpsborg