How to travel from Sarpsborg to Arendal, Norway

The distance between Sarpsborg and Arendal is around 324km (201 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 35m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Sarpsborg 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 ArendalSarpsborg if you're planning a return trip.

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Train, Plane and Bus

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

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    NOK 1,200($115)
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Bus

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

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    NOK 790($77)
Operated by

Vy Buss

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Train

Take the train to Oslo S and then to Nelaug stasjon.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    NOK 155($15)
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Drive

Drive to Arendal.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Distance324km (201 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sarpsborg and Arendal

There are several options for getting from Sarpsborg to Arendal by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around NOK 155 ($15) and will take around 5h 15m. 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 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 1,200 ($115).

The distance between Sarpsborg and Arendal is around 324km (201 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 160km (100 miles)

It takes around 4h 60m to get from Sarpsborg and Arendal by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Sarpsborg to Arendal is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx NOK 1,200 ($115).

The cheapest way to travel between Sarpsborg and Arendal, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around NOK 155 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Sarpsborg and Arendal. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Sarpsborg to Arendal. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Oslo S and Nelaug stasjon. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 15m.

Norwegian Railways and Go-Ahead Norge AS run train services between Sarpsborg and Arendal. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 5h 15m, 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 Sarpsborg and Arendal. It typically takes around 4h 60m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Sarpsborg to Arendal. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Oslo bussterminal and Harebakken bussterminal. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 60m.

Vy Buss, Nor-Way Bussekspress and Vaernes Ekspressen run regular bus services between Sarpsborg and Arendal. Buses run every 2 hours and take around 4h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sarpsborg to Arendal. We recommend that you take the train to Oslo S and then to Oslo lufthavn stasjon then fly from Oslo (OSL) to Kristiansand (KRS) then take the bus to Arendal bussterminal. instead which will take 3h 35m.

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 Sarpsborg and Arendal. The distance is around 324km (201 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sarpsborg to Arendal is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 60m and will usually cost around NOK 790 ($77).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Sarpsborg and Arendal

Transport options from Sarpsborg to Arendal
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train, Plane and Bus
3h 35m
NOK 1,200($115)
once daily492km (306 miles)
Bus
4h 60m
NOK 790($77)
every 2 hours361km (224 miles)
Train
5h 15m
NOK 155($15)
5 times a day363km (226 miles)
Drive
3h 55m
NOK 715($70)
on demand324km (201 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