How to travel from Drammen to Arendal, Norway

The distance between Drammen and Arendal is around 220km (137 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 40m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Drammen to Arendal 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 ArendalDrammen if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Harebakken bussterminal.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    NOK 460($45)
Operated by

Vy Buss

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💰 Cheapest
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Train

Take the train to Nelaug stasjon.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
Operated by

Go-Ahead Norge AS

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Arendal.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Distance220km (137 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Drammen and Arendal

There are several options for getting from Drammen to Arendal by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around and will take around 3h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 490 ($48).

The distance between Drammen and Arendal is around 220km (137 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 158km (98 miles)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Drammen and Arendal by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Drammen to Arendal is to drive which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx NOK 490 ($48).

The cheapest way to travel between Drammen and Arendal, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Drammen and Arendal. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Drammen to Arendal. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nelaug stasjon. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 25m.

Go-Ahead Norge AS run train services between Drammen and Arendal. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 25m, 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 Drammen and Arendal. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Drammen to Arendal. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Harebakken bussterminal. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 45m.

Vy Buss, Nor-Way Bussekspress and Vaernes Ekspressen run regular bus services between Drammen and Arendal. Buses run every 2 hours and take around 2h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Drammen to Arendal. We recommend that you take the bus to Harebakken bussterminal. instead which will take 2h 45m.

The closest major airport to Arendal is Kristiansand Airport (KRS) (KRS) which is approximately 57km (35 miles) from Arendal. Stavanger Airport (SVG) (SVG) and Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) (OSL) 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 Drammen and Arendal. The distance is around 220km (137 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Drammen to Arendal is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around NOK 460 ($45).

How do I get from Drammen to Arendal

Compare travel optionsbetween Drammen and Arendal

Transport options from Drammen to Arendal
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
2h 45m
NOK 460($45)
every 2 hours223km (138 miles)
Train
3h 25m
every 4 hours225km (140 miles)
Drive
2h 40m
NOK 490($48)
on demand220km (137 miles)

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Airports near Arendal

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

KRS
Kristiansand Airport (KRS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
57km (35 miles) from Arendal
SVG
Stavanger Airport (SVG)
International Airport
Distance
198km (123 miles) from Arendal
OSL
Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL)
International Airport
Distance
231km (144 miles) from Arendal