How to travel from Lillehammer to Arendal, Norway

The distance between Lillehammer and Arendal is around 431km (268 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 45m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Lillehammer to Arendal by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train, Plane and Bus

Take the train to Oslo lufthavn stasjon then fly from Oslo (OSL) to Kristiansand (KRS) then take the bus to Arendal bussterminal.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    NOK 1,230($120)
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Bus

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

  • Duration5h 60m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    NOK 1,075($105)
Operated by

Nettbuss AS

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Train

Take the train to Oslo S and then to Nelaug.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    NOK 900($88)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Arendal.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Distance445km (276 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lillehammer and Arendal

There are several options for getting from Lillehammer to Arendal by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around NOK 900 ($88) and will take around 6h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 1,230 ($120).

The distance between Lillehammer and Arendal is around 431km (268 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 312km (194 miles)

It takes around 5h 60m to get from Lillehammer and Arendal by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lillehammer to Arendal is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx NOK 1,230 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Lillehammer and Arendal, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around NOK 900 ($88) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lillehammer and Arendal. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lillehammer to Arendal. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Oslo S and Nelaug. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 35m.

Norwegian Railways and Go-Ahead Nordic run train services between Lillehammer and Arendal. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6h 35m, 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 Lillehammer and Arendal. It typically takes around 5h 60m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lillehammer to Arendal. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Oslo bussterminal and Harebakken bussterminal. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 60m.

Nettbuss AS, Nor-Way Bussekspress and Vaernes Ekspressen run regular bus services between Lillehammer and Arendal. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lillehammer to Arendal. We recommend that you take the train to Oslo lufthavn stasjon then fly from Oslo (OSL) to Kristiansand (KRS) then take the bus to Arendal bussterminal. instead which will take 3h 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 Lillehammer and Arendal. The distance is around 445km (276 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lillehammer to Arendal is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 60m and will usually cost around NOK 1,075 ($105).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lillehammer and Arendal

Transport options from Lillehammer to Arendal
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train, Plane and Bus
3h 45m
NOK 1,230($120)
once daily466km (290 miles)
Bus
5h 60m
NOK 1,075($105)
once daily477km (296 miles)
Train
6h 35m
NOK 900($88)
every 4 hours431km (268 miles)
Drive
5h 20m
NOK 760($74)
on demand445km (276 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