How to get from Oslo to Arendal
- 233 km as the crow flies
- 18 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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At a glance
Fastest
3h 18m
direct
Bus
€14
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 9 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Oslo to Arendal. The most useful door-to-door route takes 3h 18m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 233 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
233 km
Oslo to Arendal: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Oslo → Arendalbus
FlixBus·3h 18m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Oslo to Arendal
FlixBus runs 18 scheduled departures a day, the first at 05:20 and the last at 18:00.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 18 | 05:20 | 18:00 |
All departures
- 05:20
- 06:20
- 06:30
- 07:20
- 07:30
- 08:30
- 09:30
- 11:00
- 12:00
- 13:00
- 14:00
- 14:30
- 15:00
- 15:30
- 16:00
- 16:30
- 17:00
- 18:00
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 10
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Oslo to Arendal works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Oslo to Arendal, about 3h 18m. In total it's roughly €14 over 3h 18m, direct, no transfers.
Oslo to Arendal: common questions
How long does it take to get from Oslo to Arendal?
The most useful route takes about 3h 18m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Oslo to Arendal?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 05:20 and the last at 18:00, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Oslo to Arendal?
18 a day with FlixBus, between 05:20 and 18:00.
How far is Arendal from Oslo?
About 233 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Oslo to Arendal cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €14. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Oslo to Arendal?
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
Can you get from Oslo to Arendal without flying?
Yes. A ground route by ferry takes about 2h 30m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Oslo to Arendal?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
Other ways people search Oslo to Arendal
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 9 Oct 2026