How to travel from Kristiansund to Arendal, Norway
The distance between Kristiansund and Arendal is around 689km (428 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 25m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Kristiansund to Arendal by plane, bus, train, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Arendal → Kristiansund if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Kristiansund (KSU) to Kristiansand (KRS) then take the bus to Arendal bussterminal.
- Duration3h 25m
- Flight time1h 55m
- Typical costNOK 2,820($275)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Furneset ferjekai, Lillehammer skysstasjon then Oslo bussterminal and then to Harebakken bussterminal.
- Duration12h 50m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical costNOK 1,650($160)
Multiple bus operators
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Bergen Nøstet Hurtigrutekai then take the bus to Stavanger bussterminal and then to Harebakken bussterminal.
- Duration1 day 8h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costNOK 3,035($295)
Multiple operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Oppdal skysstasjon then take the train to Oslo lufthavn stasjon and then to Lysaker stasjon then take the bus to Harebakken bussterminal.
- Duration11h 25m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical costNOK 1,525($150)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kristiansund and Arendal
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kristiansund to Arendal by plane, bus, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around NOK 1,015 ($100) and will take around 12h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 2,820 ($275).
The distance between Kristiansund and Arendal is around 689km (428 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 538km (334 miles)
It takes around 3h 25m to get from Kristiansund and Arendal by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Kristiansund to Arendal is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx NOK 2,820 ($275).
The cheapest way to travel between Kristiansund and Arendal, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around NOK 1,015 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Kristiansund and Arendal. We recommend that you fly from Kristiansund (KSU) to Kristiansand (KRS) then take the bus to Arendal bussterminal. instead which will take 3h 25m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Kristiansund and Arendal. It typically takes around 12h 50m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Kristiansund to Arendal. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Furneset ferjekai, Lillehammer skysstasjon, Oslo bussterminal and Harebakken bussterminal. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 12h 50m.
Trafikanten Møre og Romsdal, Vy Buss, Nor-Way Bussekspress and Vaernes Ekspressen run regular bus services between Kristiansund and Arendal. Buses run twice a week and take around 12h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kristiansund to Arendal. We recommend that you fly from Kristiansund (KSU) to Kristiansand (KRS) then take the bus to Arendal bussterminal. instead which will take 3h 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 Kristiansund and Arendal. The distance is around 826km (513 miles) by road and it will take around 11hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kristiansund to Arendal is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around NOK 2,820 ($275).
Compare travel optionsbetween Kristiansund and Arendal
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 3 similar | 3h 25m | NOK 2,820($275) | once daily | 701km (435 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 4h 5m | NOK 2,185($215) | once daily | 762km (473 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Bus | 5hrs | NOK 2,410($235) | every 2 hours | 689km (428 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 5h 55m | NOK 1,980($195) | every 2 hours | 728km (452 miles) |
Bus | 12h 50m | NOK 1,650($160) | twice a week | 865km (538 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 1 day 8h | NOK 3,035($295) | once daily | 1,006km (625 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 11h 25m | NOK 1,525($150) | every 20 mins | 824km (512 miles) |
| Bus to Oppdal skysstasjon, train | 12h 55m | NOK 1,015($100) | 6 times a week | 822km (511 miles) |
Drive | 11hrs | NOK 1,825($180) | on demand | 826km (513 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Kristiansund and Arendal
Airlines
Widerøe
Norwegian Air Shuttle
Flyr
Train operators
Flytoget
Sj Nord
Go-Ahead Norge AS
Bus companies
Agder flyekspress
Vy Buss
Nor-Way Bussekspress
Vaernes Ekspressen
Ferry operators
Airports near Arendal
The following major airports near Arendal offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Norway and internationally.
Kristiansand Airport (KRS)
- Distance
- 57km (35 miles) from Arendal
Stavanger Airport (SVG)
- Distance
- 198km (123 miles) from Arendal
Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL)
- Distance
- 231km (144 miles) from Arendal