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Skien to Kristiansand buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Skien and Kristiansand takes 3h 13m and the fastest bus takes 2h 54m. There is a bus service every few hours from Skien to Kristiansand. 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 13m
Duration
188 km
Distance
kr 410
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Bus

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  1. Take the bus from Skjelsvik knutepunkt to Kristiansand rutebilstasjonbus bus Vy190
3h 28m
kr 340–480

Skien to Kristiansand bus times

Buses run hourly between Skien and Kristiansand. The earliest departure is at 7:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Skien is at 9:01 PM which arrives into Kristiansand at 12:18 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    FarteFlixBus2h 54m • 1 change

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    FarteVy Buss3h 17m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    FarteVy Buss3h 7m • 1 change

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    FarteFlixBus3h 4m • 1 change

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    FarteVy Buss3h 17m • 1 change

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    FarteNor-Way Bussekspress3h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    FarteVy Buss3h 7m • 1 change

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    FarteFlixBus3h 4m • 1 change

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    FarteVy Buss3h 17m • 1 change

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    FarteNor-Way Bussekspress3h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    FarteVy Buss3h 7m • 1 change

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    FarteFlixBus3h 4m • 1 change

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    FarteVy Buss3h 17m • 1 change

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    FarteFlixBus3h 4m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 187.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 13m

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

Vy Buss operates a bus from Skjelsvik knutepunkt to Kristiansand rutebilstasjon hourly. Tickets cost kr 440–800 and the journey takes 2h 26m. Two other operators also service this route.

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