What is the distance between Arendal and Kristiansand?

Arendal and Kristiansand are 35 miles (56 km) apart.

Bus Arendal to Kristiansand from $6 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Arendal to Kristiansand on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:16pm	Longumkrysset	53m	10:09pm	Håneskrysset (E18 Avkj. 91)	No tags
Bus	9:16pm	Longumkrysset	58m	10:14pm	Bjørndalssletta	No tags
Bus	9:16pm	Longumkrysset	50m	10:06pm	Dyreparken/Travparken	No tags
Bus	9:30pm	Harebakken bussterminal	48m	10:18pm	Kristiansand rutebilstasjon	No tags
Bus	9:30pm	Harebakken bussterminal	39m	10:09pm	Håneskrysset (E18 Avkj. 91)	No tags

Get from Arendal to Kristiansand

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $9, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

87bus per day

50mAverage Duration

39 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

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Vy bus4you

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Staff4.7

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi4.7

FlixBus

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Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Arendal to Kristiansand by bus

What is the distance between Arendal and Kristiansand?

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/24

$28

11/25

$28

Today

$25

11/27

$28

11/28

$25

11/29

$6

11/30

$36

12/01

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The cheapest trip from Arendal to Kristiansand was searched and found on Nov 29, 2025 with a price of $6

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Arendal to Kristiansand, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $6 to $46 for a bus ticket from Arendal to Kristiansand based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $6 which is on 2025-11-29.

Usually Vy bus4you will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.