Oslo
3 hours
Stavanger
3 hours
Kristiansand
50 min
Sandefjord
1h45min
Travel and stay
We are located in beautiful Arendal, only 3 hours from Oslo and around 4 hours from Stavanger.
With our stunning coastline and nature, we recommend staying a couple of days to explore the area.
To make it easier for you, we have put together a selection of hotels worth considering.
Press the button below to see recomended places to stay
Travel and stay
Getting to Arendal is easy, and we want to make planning your race weekend just as simple.
Arendal is around 3 hours from Oslo and 4 hours from Stavanger, with Kristiansand Airport just 45 minutes away.
Below, you’ll find everything you need to plan your journey to Arendal, along with our recommended places to stay during Ticket to Run.
Make more of your race weekend. Explore the coast, local attractions, activities and everything the Arendal region has to offer.
Oslo
3 hours
Stavanger
4 hours
Kristiansand
45 min
Sandefjord
1h35min
Your guide to getting to Arendal and making the most of race weekend.
Arendal is easy to reach by train, bus, car or plane, with Kristiansand Airport Kjevik just 45 minutes away.
Stay close to the action with special hotel rates for Ticket to Run participants.
How to get to arendal
By train
For the person that likes comfort and and want a head start on a train adventure!
Arendal is connected to the main railway (Sørlandsbanen) via the Arendal Line, running between Nelaug and the heart of Arendal.
Travelling from Oslo, Kristiansand or Stavanger? Change trains at Nelaug for the 37-minute journey to Arendal.
This is the same railway that takes you to the Ticket to Run start line on race day.
Tickets: Book your full journey with Go-Ahead or Entur.
By bus
We at Ticket to Run will always say train.. But if the bus works better for you, getting to Arendal is easy that way too.
Express buses connect Arendal with Oslo, Kristiansand, Stavanger and other cities. Most stop at Harebakken, just a few minutes from the city centre by local bus or taxi.
Tickets: Book with Vy or NOR-WAY Bussekspress. Local buses are operated by AKT.
By plane
Train is still our favourite.. But if you’re travelling from far away, the plane to Kjevik gets you close. From there, Arendal is less than an hour away.
The nearest airport is Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik (KRS), approximately 45 minutes from Arendal.
Kjevik has direct flights from Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Oslo and Bergen, making Arendal easy to reach from both Norway and abroad.
From the airport, continue to Arendal by airport bus, rental car or taxi.
By foot
Planning to run to Arendal from Kristiansand or Oslo? You’re either incredibly dedicated or slightly insane.
Either way, you’ve come to the right event.
Places to stay in Arendal
Clarion Hotel Tyholmen
Clarion Hotel® Tyholmen sits at the far end of the wharf in the heart of Arendal, with sea views and the town’s buzz right at your doorstep. You’ll stay right by Pollen, the lively harbour surrounded by boats, restaurants and classic southern Norwegian charm. Art, culture and events are just a short walk away all season long, and Kristiansand Airport is only a 50-minute drive away.
Strand Hotel Fevik
A historic seaside hotel since 1937
Here, the days follow the rhythm of the sea, with life along the shoreline in summer and a cosier calm as the seasons change. With views across the Skagerrak, local flavours and the beach just outside the door, it’s easy to unwind and find your own pace.
Grand Hotel Arendal
Welcoming guests since 1880, Grand Hotel Arendal, formerly Arendal Maritime Hotell, today offers 47 comfortable rooms with more than 100 beds, meeting and event facilities, and a lobby bar. The hotel is located right in the centre of Arendal.
Thon Hotel Arendal
Thon Hotel Arendal is a modern hotel in the town centre, right on Arendal’s waterfront. Shopping, Arendal Kulturhus and other local attractions are just a short walk away. The hotel also hosts meetings and conferences, and in summer it puts extra focus on families with children.
Fengsels-hotellet
Arendal District Prison has become a hotel! In the red-brick prison building from 1862, built in the Romanesque Revival style, the cells have been restored and turned into hotel rooms. The hotel manager says they want guests to experience truly unique stories that are both captivating and exciting, and that will create a memory for life.
