The average train between Helsinki and Skien takes 2d 7h and the fastest train takes 2d 1h. The train runs, on average, 5 times per 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 5 times a week between Helsinki and Skien. The earliest departure is at 6:20 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Helsinki is at 6:20 PM which arrives into Skien at 11:53 PM. All services require a transfer at Oulu and take an average of 2d 7h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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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 station via Oulu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2d 7h.
Helsinki to Skien train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Helsinki Central Station.
Helsinki to Skien train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Skien stasjon station.
The distance between Helsinki and Skien is 864.7 km. The road distance is 2,650 km.
You can take a train from Helsinki Central Station to Skien stasjon via Oulu, Haaparanta pohjoinen, Haparanda station, Boden C/Resecentrum, Stockholm Centralstation, and Oslo S in around 33h 12m.
