Porsgrunn travel guide
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You're Going to Love Porsgrunn
With a population of 34.377, Porsgrunn is a must-see destination in Telemark, Norway. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Porsgrunn to see all of its attractions.
When to visit Porsgrunn
How to Get to Porsgrunn
Plane
Although Porsgrunn doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Oslo Sandefjord (TRF), which is located 35 km from Porsgrunn.
Train
FlixTrain is the most popular train carrier serving Porsgrunn, followed by Train. The train journey from Porsgrunn to Kristiansand takes 4h 31m and costs around £43 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Stavanger, expect to pay about £60 for a 7h 38m trip. The train station in Porsgrunn is called Porsgrunn, and is located 0.4 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Porsgrunn is to pick up a car hire from Oslo, which is about 106 km from Porsgrunn. You’ll find branches of Budget and Hertz, among others, in Oslo.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Porsgrunn using Vy Bus or FlixBus. From Gothenburg, the bus ride to Porsgrunn takes 330 km and will cost you around £11. From Örebro, the ticket costs about £43 for a journey of 467 km.
Airlines serving Porsgrunn
Where to stay in popular areas of Porsgrunn
Hiring a car in Porsgrunn
Expect to pay £1.71 per litre in Porsgrunn (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £20.51 and £27.34. The most frequently booked car type in Porsgrunn is Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Peugeot 208 or similar) is, on average, 26% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.