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How to get from Balestrand to Rakkestad by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Balestrand to Rakkestad in Norway, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the VY170 bus from Fjærland Kryss station to Oslo Bussterminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the R22 train and finally take the 640 bus from Rakkestad Stasjon station to Ytterskogen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 30 min.

450min
Walk to bus station
Bus - VY170VY170
Train - R22R22
Bus - 640640
Walk to Rakkestad
Leaves from Fjærland Kryss

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fjærland Kryss
    160 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - VY170VY170
    Wait for bus
    VY170
    Oslo
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Oslo Bussterminal
    307 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Oslo S
    410 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - R22R22
    Wait for train
    R22
    Rakkestad
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rakkestad Stasjon
    66 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rakkestad Stasjon
    50 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 640640
    Wait for bus
    640
    Rakkestad-Sarpsborg
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ytterskogen
    16 min
  • 10
    Walk to Rakkestad
    Walk to
    Rakkestad
    610 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Balestrand to Rakkestad

The distance between Balestrand, Norway and Rakkestad, Norway is approximately 435.51 km, which can typically be travelled in 450 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Balestrand to Rakkestad by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Norway – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Balestrand

Balestrand is located at Balestrand, Norway and the nearest public transit station is Norsk Bremuseum.

Bus stations close to Balestrand:

  • Norsk Bremuseum
  • Fjærland Kryss
  • Fjærland Camping

Public transit stations close to Rakkestad, Norway

Rakkestad is located at Rakkestad, Norway and the nearest public transit station is Ytterskogen.

Bus stations close to Rakkestad:

  • Ytterskogen
  • Gautestad Stasjon
  • Heenkrysset

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Balestrand to Rakkestad?

    The fastest way takes 450 minutes, using Bus line VY170, Bus line R22, Bus line 640.

  • Is there a direct bus between Balestrand and Rakkestad in Norway?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 7 hr 30 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Balestrand to Rakkestad in Norway?

    The VY170 bus line goes from Fjærland Kryss station near Balestrand to Oslo station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Oslo station near Rakkestad in Norway

  • How long does it take to travel from Balestrand to Rakkestad in Norway by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Balestrand and Rakkestad in Norway by bus and train is about 7 hr 30 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Balestrand to get to Rakkestad in Norway?

    Get on the VY170 bus from the Fjærland Kryss stop near Balestrand in Norway.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Balestrand and Rakkestad in Norway?

    Get off the bus at the Oslo stop, which is closest to Rakkestad in Norway.

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