How to travel from Geirangerfjord to Arendal, Norway

The distance between Geirangerfjord and Arendal is around 646km (402 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then take a taxi, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 25m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Geirangerfjord to Arendal by bus, train, ferry, car, taxi and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Ferry, Plane and Bus

Take a ferry to Ålesund rutebilstasjon hurtigbåtkai then fly from Alesund (AES) to Kristiansand (KRS) then take the bus to Arendal bussterminal.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    NOK 2,110($205)
Operated by

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2 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Oslo bussterminal and then to Harebakken bussterminal.

  • Duration11h 5m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    NOK 2,150($210)
Operated by

Nettbuss AS

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Ferry and Bus

Take a ferry to Ålesund rutebilstasjon hurtigbåtkai and then to Bergen Nøstet Hurtigrutekai then take the bus to Stavanger bussterminal and then to Harebakken bussterminal.

  • Duration1 day 3h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    NOK 2,420($235)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Otta skysstasjon then take the train to Lysaker stasjon then take the bus to Harebakken bussterminal.

  • Duration9h 5m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    NOK 2,000($195)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Arendal.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Distance646km (402 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Geirangerfjord and Arendal

There are several options for getting from Geirangerfjord to Arendal by bus, train, ferry, car, taxi and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around NOK 2,000 ($195) and will take around 9h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then take a taxi, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 4,100 ($400).

The distance between Geirangerfjord and Arendal is around 646km (402 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 423km (263 miles)

It takes around 9h 5m to get from Geirangerfjord and Arendal by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Geirangerfjord to Arendal is to take a ferry, then take a taxi, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 25m and will set you back approx NOK 4,100 ($400).

The cheapest way to travel between Geirangerfjord and Arendal, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around NOK 2,000 ($195) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Geirangerfjord and Arendal. We recommend that you take a ferry to Stranda Hurtigbåtkai then take a taxi to Orsta/Volda (HOV) then fly from Orsta/Volda (HOV) to Kristiansand (KRS) then take the bus to Arendal bussterminal. instead which will take 5h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Geirangerfjord and Arendal. It typically takes around 11h 5m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Geirangerfjord to Arendal. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Grasdalen, Oslo bussterminal and Harebakken bussterminal. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11h 5m.

Nettbuss AS, Nor-Way Bussekspress and Vaernes Ekspressen run regular bus services between Geirangerfjord and Arendal. Buses run once daily and take around 11h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Geirangerfjord to Arendal. We recommend that you take a ferry to Stranda Hurtigbåtkai then take a taxi to Orsta/Volda (HOV) then fly from Orsta/Volda (HOV) to Kristiansand (KRS) then take the bus to Arendal bussterminal. instead which will take 5h 25m.

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 Geirangerfjord and Arendal. The distance is around 646km (402 miles) by road and it will take around 9hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Geirangerfjord to Arendal is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 9h 5m and will usually cost around NOK 2,000 ($195).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Geirangerfjord and Arendal

Transport options from Geirangerfjord to Arendal
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Ferry, Plane and Bus + 2 similar
6h 35m
NOK 2,110($205)
once daily783km (487 miles)
Ferry, Taxi, Plane and Bus5h 25m
NOK 4,100($400)
once daily697km (433 miles)
Ferry, Car, Plane and Bus6hrs
NOK 2,745($270)
once daily819km (509 miles)
Bus
11h 5m
NOK 2,150($210)
once daily756km (470 miles)
Ferry and Bus
1 day 3h
NOK 2,420($235)
once daily1,005km (625 miles)
Bus and Train
9h 5m
NOK 2,000($195)
6 times a week702km (436 miles)
Drive
9hrs
NOK 1,105($110)
on demand646km (402 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