There are 3 ways to get from Larvik to Arendal by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Farriseidet to Harebakken bussterminalbus Vy190
2h 1mkr 140–420Train
- Take the train from Larvik stasjon to Skien stasjontrain
- Take the train from Skien stasjon to Nordagutu stasjontrain R55
- Take the train from Nordagutu stasjon to Nelaug stasjontrain F5
- Take the train from Nelaug stasjon to Arendal stasjontrain R50
6h 8mkr 403–706Drive 128.4 km
- Drive from Larvik to Arendalcar 128.4 km
1h 37mkr 267–385
Larvik to Arendal by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Larvik to Arendal is to bus which costs kr 140 - kr 420 and takes 2h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Larvik to Arendal is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs kr 260 - kr 390.
No, there is no direct bus from Larvik to Arendal. However, there are services departing from Farriseidet and arriving at Tinghuset via Harebakken senter. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Larvik to Arendal. However, there are services departing from Larvik stasjon and arriving at Arendal stasjon via Skien stasjon, Nordagutu stasjon and Nelaug stasjon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
The distance between Larvik and Arendal is 130 km. The road distance is 128.4 km.
The best way to get from Larvik to Arendal without a car is to bus which takes 2h 1m and costs kr 140 - kr 420.
It takes approximately 2h 1m to get from Larvik to Arendal, including transfers.
Larvik to Arendal bus services, operated by Vy Buss, depart from Farriseidet station.
Larvik to Arendal train services, operated by Norwegian Railways (VY), depart from Larvik stasjon station.
The best way to get from Larvik to Arendal is to bus which takes 2h 1m and costs kr 140 - kr 420. Alternatively, you can train, which costs kr 400 - kr 750 and takes 6h 8m.
What companies run services between Larvik, Norway and Arendal, Norway?
Vy Buss operates a bus from Farriseidet to Harebakken bussterminal every 2 hours. Tickets cost kr 190–280 and the journey takes 1h 44m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a train from Larvik stasjon to Arendal stasjon via Skien stasjon, Nordagutu stasjon, and Nelaug stasjon in around 6h 8m.
- Phone
- +47 61 05 19 10
- tog@vy.no
- Website
- vy.no
Train from Larvik stasjon to Skien stasjon
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- kr 100–150
- Website
- https://www.vy.no/en
Train from Skien stasjon to Nordagutu stasjon
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 90–140
- Website
- https://www.vy.no/en
- Phone
- +47 61 25 80 00
- kundeservice@go-aheadnordic.no
- Website
- go-aheadnordic.no
Train from Nordagutu stasjon to Nelaug stasjon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- kr 140–260
- Website
- https://go-aheadnordic.no/
Train from Nelaug stasjon to Arendal stasjon
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 70–160
- Website
- https://go-aheadnordic.no/
- Phone
- +47 407 05070
- buss@vy.no
- Website
- vybuss.no
Bus from Farriseidet to Harebakken bussterminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 190–280
- Website
- https://www.vybuss.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Farriseidet to Harebakken bussterminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 140–220
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- (+47) 22 31 31 50
- Website
- nor-way.no
Bus from Farriseidet to Harebakken bussterminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- kr 300–420
- Website
- https://www.nor-way.no/en/
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More Questions & Answers
Larvik to Arendal bus services, operated by Vy Buss, arrive at Harebakken bussterminal station.
Larvik to Arendal train services, operated by Norwegian Railways (VY), arrive at Skien stasjon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Larvik to Arendal is 128 km. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Larvik to Arendal.
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