The average train between Karlstad and Skien takes 6h 43m and the fastest train takes 5h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Karlstad 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 day between Karlstad and Skien. The earliest departure is at 8:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Karlstad is at 9:09 PM which arrives into Skien at 8:53 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Karlstad to Skien. However, there are services departing from Karlstad station and arriving at Skien station via Oslo S. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
Karlstad to Skien train services, operated by SJ AB, depart from Karlstad Centralstation.
Karlstad to Skien train services, operated by SJ AB, arrive at Skien stasjon station.
The distance between Karlstad and Skien is 221.9 km. The road distance is 399 km.
You can take a train from Karlstad Centralstation to Skien stasjon via Oslo S in around 5h 52m.