Travel to Hovden
Hovden is accessible by bus or car. With its central location in Southern Norway, Hovden is a natural meeting point for everyone.
- By bus
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With Entur – national travel planner (website or app) you may search and get alternatives from all public transport providers in Norway. Ticket purchase for every route is not available here, but there are links to the relevant bus companies.
The entire route between Oslo and Hovden does not always appear, so you need to know that NOR-WAY Bussekspress corresponds with Agder Kollektivtrafikk in Haukeli. The companies reserve the right to make changes, so check the timetables before you travel.
It is recommended to buy tickets online or via the app before departure. Online tickets are often cheaper than buying on the bus.
Some public transport providers have additional products that must be pre-booked (child seat, bringing a bicycle/extra luggage, etc.), so check their website if required.
From Kristiansand
The bus ride from Kristiansand takes about 3 hours and 40 minutes. The bus runs 2–3 times a day and is operated by Agder Kollektivtrafikk. The bus has ample space for ski equipment, bicycles, and other gear.
From Arendal
The bus ride from Arendal takes about 4 hours and 40 minutes.
From Bergen
There is a daily bus service from Bergen to Hovden.
Check timetable on NOR-WAY Bussekspress or Entur
From Oslo
There is a daily bus service from Oslo to Hovden.
Check timetable on NOR-WAY Bussekspress or Entur
- By car
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Check the route from your location here:
- From airports
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From Gardermoen Airport
From Gardermoen Airport to Oslo Central Station, frequent bus and train services are available.
There is a daily bus service from Oslo Central Station to Hovden.From Torp Airport (Sandefjord)
There is a daily bus service from Torp Airport to Hovden.
Distance and travel time to Hovden
Oslo – 277 km / ca 4 h
Drammen - 234 km / ca 3 h
Larvik - 225 km / ca 3,5 h
Arendal - 228 km / ca 3,5 h
Kristiansand – 213 km / ca 3 h
Stavanger (via Suldal) – 281 km / ca 4,5 h
Stavanger (via Suleskar) – 224 km / ca 3,5 h