How to travel from Ørsta to Arendal, Norway
The distance between Ørsta and Arendal is around 566km (352 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 5m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Ørsta 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 → Ørsta if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Orsta/Volda (HOV) to Kristiansand (KRS) then take the bus to Arendal bussterminal.
- Duration3h 5m
- Flight time1h 50m
- Typical costNOK 2,295($225)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Oslo bussterminal and then to Harebakken bussterminal.
- Duration12h 60m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costNOK 1,435($140)
Vy Buss
1 similiar route
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Moa trafikkterminal and then to Åndalsnes stasjon then take the train to Lillehammer stasjon and then to Lysaker stasjon then take the bus to Harebakken bussterminal.
- Duration12hrs
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical costNOK 1,505($145)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ørsta and Arendal
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Ørsta to Arendal by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around NOK 1,435 ($140) and will take around 12h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 2,295 ($225).
The distance between Ørsta and Arendal is around 566km (352 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 449km (279 miles)
It takes around 12h 60m to get from Ørsta and Arendal by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Ørsta to Arendal is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx NOK 2,295 ($225).
The cheapest way to travel between Ørsta and Arendal, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around NOK 1,435 ($140) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Ørsta and Arendal. We recommend that you fly from Orsta/Volda (HOV) to Kristiansand (KRS) then take the bus to Arendal bussterminal. instead which will take 3h 5m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ørsta and Arendal. It typically takes around 12h 60m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Ørsta 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 12h 60m.
Vy Buss, Nor-Way Bussekspress and Vaernes Ekspressen run regular bus services between Ørsta and Arendal. Buses run once daily and take around 12h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ørsta to Arendal. We recommend that you fly from Orsta/Volda (HOV) to Kristiansand (KRS) then take the bus to Arendal bussterminal. instead which will take 3h 5m.
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 Ørsta and Arendal. The distance is around 739km (459 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ørsta to Arendal is to take the bus which takes, on average, 12h 60m and will usually cost around NOK 1,435 ($140).
Compare travel optionsbetween Ørsta and Arendal
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 2 similar | 3h 5m | NOK 2,295($225) | once daily | 566km (352 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 4h 45m | NOK 2,540($250) | once daily | 683km (424 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Bus | 5hrs | NOK 2,500($245) | every 4 hours | 663km (412 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 12h 60m | NOK 1,435($140) | once daily | 829km (515 miles) |
| Bus via Bergen busstasjon | 18h 30m | NOK 1,590($155) | once daily | 914km (568 miles) |
Bus and Train | 12hrs | NOK 1,505($145) | 5 times a week | 828km (515 miles) |
Drive | 10h 30m | NOK 1,630($160) | on demand | 739km (459 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Ørsta and Arendal
Bus companies
Vy Buss
Nor-Way Bussekspress
Vaernes Ekspressen
Trafikanten Møre og Romsdal
Agder flyekspress
Train operators
Sj Nord
Flytoget
Airlines
Widerøe
Norwegian Air Shuttle
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