The average bus between Copenhagen and Skien takes 11h 41m and the fastest bus takes 10h 44m. The bus service runs several times per day from Copenhagen to Skien. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 5 times a day between Copenhagen and Skien. The earliest departure is at 7:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Copenhagen is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Skien at 12:14 PM. All services require a transfer at Oslo bussterminal and take an average of 11h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Arrives next day


10h 49m • 2 changesArrives next day


11h 59m • 2 changes

11h 9m • 2 changes

10h 44m • 2 changes

10h 54m • 2 changesArrives next day


10h 49m • 2 changes

11h 9m • 2 changes

10h 44m • 2 changes

10h 54m • 2 changesArrives next day


10h 49m • 2 changes

11h 9m • 2 changes

10h 44m • 2 changes

10h 54m • 2 changesArrives next day


17h 19m • 2 changes

11h 9m • 2 changes

10h 44m • 2 changes

10h 54m • 2 changesArrives next day


12h 59m • 2 changes

11h 19m • 2 changes

10h 54m • 2 changes

10h 54m • 2 changes

11h 14m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Copenhagen to Skien? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Copenhagen to Skien. However, there are services departing from Copenhagen station and arriving at Skien station via Oslo bussterminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 41m.
Copenhagen to Skien bus services, operated by Vy Buss, depart from Copenhagen Busterminal station.
Copenhagen to Skien bus services, operated by Vy Buss, arrive at Skjelsvik knutepunkt station.
The distance between Copenhagen and Skien is 430.8 km. The road distance is 820 km.
You can take a bus from Copenhagen Busterminal to Ibsenhuset via Oslo bussterminal and Skjelsvik knutepunkt in around 11h 24m.