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.
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.
👋 Also check out Arendal → Lillehammer if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Oslo lufthavn stasjon then fly from Oslo (OSL) to Kristiansand (KRS) then take the bus to Arendal bussterminal.
Multiple operators
Take the bus to Oslo bussterminal and then to Harebakken bussterminal.
Nettbuss AS
Take the train to Oslo S and then to Nelaug.
Multiple train operators
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train, Plane and Bus | 3h 45m | NOK 1,230($120) | once daily | 466km (290 miles) |
Bus | 5h 60m | NOK 1,075($105) | once daily | 477km (296 miles) |
Train | 6h 35m | NOK 900($88) | every 4 hours | 431km (268 miles) |
Drive | 5h 20m | NOK 760($74) | on demand | 445km (276 miles) |
Nettbuss AS
Nor-Way Bussekspress
Vaernes Ekspressen
Agder flyekspress
Norwegian Air Shuttle
The following major airports near Arendal offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Norway and internationally.