The train between Helsinki and Skien takes 33h 16m. The train runs, on average, once a week from Helsinki 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 on demand between Helsinki and Skien. Service times information will be available soon. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 33h 16m.
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No, there is no direct train from Helsinki to Skien. However, there are services departing from Helsinki station and arriving at Skien stasjon station via Oulu station, Haaparanta pohjoinen station, Boden C/Resecentrum station, Stockholm Centralstation and Oslo S station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 16m.
Helsinki to Skien train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Helsinki station.
Helsinki to Skien train services, operated by Norwegian Railways (VY), arrive at Skien stasjon station.
The distance between Helsinki and Skien is 864.7 km.
You can take a train from Helsinki to Skien stasjon via Oulu, Haaparanta pohjoinen, Haparanda station, Boden C/Resecentrum, Stockholm Centralstation, and Oslo S in around 33h 16m.