The average train between Kristiansand and Skien takes 4h 47m and the fastest train takes 4h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Kristiansand 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 Kristiansand and Skien. The earliest departure is at 2:17 AM at night, and the last departure from Kristiansand is at 3:56 PM which arrives into Skien at 8:59 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Kristiansand to Skien. However, there are services departing from Kristiansand station and arriving at Skien station via Nordagutu stasjon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
Kristiansand to Skien train services, operated by Go-Ahead Nordic, depart from Kristiansand stasjon station.
Kristiansand to Skien train services, operated by Go-Ahead Nordic, arrive at Nordagutu stasjon station.
The distance between Kristiansand and Skien is 150.5 km. The road distance is 218 km.
Go-Ahead Nordic operates a train from Kristiansand stasjon to Nordagutu stasjon 5 times a day. Tickets cost kr 420–750 and the journey takes 2h 44m.
