The average train between Arendal and Skien takes 6h 20m and the fastest train takes 3h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Arendal 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.
Trains run twice daily between Arendal and Skien. The earliest departure is at 10:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Arendal is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Skien at 7:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Nelaug stasjon and take an average of 6h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


3h 52m • 2 changes


4h 49m • 2 changes
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11h 20m • 2 changes


3h 52m • 2 changes


4h 49m • 2 changes
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11h 20m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Arendal to Skien. However, there are services departing from Arendal station and arriving at Skien station via Nelaug stasjon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
Arendal to Skien train services, operated by Go-Ahead Nordic, depart from Arendal stasjon station.
Arendal to Skien train services, operated by Go-Ahead Nordic, arrive at Nordagutu stasjon station.
The distance between Arendal and Skien is 96.1 km. The road distance is 171 km.
You can take a train from Arendal stasjon to Skien stasjon via Nelaug stasjon and Nordagutu stasjon in around 4h 56m.