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Trip Overview

The average bus between Kristiansand and Skien takes 3h 16m and the fastest bus takes 2h 53m. There is a bus service every few hours from Kristiansand 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.

3h 16m
Duration
185 km
Distance
kr 410
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Kristiansand to Skien bus times

Buses run hourly between Kristiansand and Skien. The earliest departure is at 4:16 AM at night, and the last departure from Kristiansand is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Skien at 6:13 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    FlixBusFarte2h 58m • 1 change
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    Nor-Way BussekspressFarte3h 13m • 1 change
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    Vy BussFarte3h 13m • 1 change
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    Vy BussFarte3h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Vy BussFarte2h 57m • 1 change
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    Nor-Way BussekspressFarte2h 53m • 1 change
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    Vy BussFarte3h 3m • 1 change
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    Nor-Way BussekspressFarte3h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Vy BussFarte2h 57m • 1 change
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    Vy BussFarte3h 3m • 1 change
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    Vy BussFarte3h 13m • 1 change
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    Nor-Way BussekspressFarte3h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Vy BussFarte3h 13m • 1 change
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    Nor-Way BussekspressFarte3h 13m • 1 change
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    Vy BussFarte3h 13m • 1 change
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    Vy BussFarte3h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Vy BussFarte3h 13m • 1 change
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    Vy BussFarte3h 13m • 1 change
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    Vy BussFarte3h 13m • 1 change
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    Nor-Way BussekspressFarte3h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Vy BussFarte2h 57m • 1 change
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    Nor-Way BussekspressFarte2h 53m • 1 change
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    Vy BussFarte3h 3m • 1 change
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    Vy BussFarte3h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Vy BussFarte2h 57m • 1 change
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    Nor-Way BussekspressFarte2h 53m • 1 change
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    Vy BussFarte3h 3m • 1 change
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    Nor-Way BussekspressFarte3h 3m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Kristiansand 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.

Map of how to get from Kristiansand to Skien.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 185.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 16m

What companies run services between Kristiansand, Norway and Skien, Norway?

Vy Buss operates a bus from Kristiansand rutebilstasjon to Skjelsvik knutepunkt hourly. Tickets cost kr 410–750 and the journey takes 2h 18m. Two other operators also service this route.

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