The train between Helsinki and Skien takes 39h 3m. 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 39h 3m.
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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 10,675,199d 2h.
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 3,250 km.
There is no direct connection from Helsinki to Skien. However, you can take the train to Oulu, take the train to Haaparanta pohjoinen, walk to Haparanda station, take the train to Boden C/Resecentrum, walk to Boden Centralstation, take the vehicle to Lund Centralstation, walk to Lund Centralstation, take the train to Oslo S, then take the train to Skien stasjon.