The average train between Skien and Arendal takes 5h 54m and the fastest train takes 3h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Skien to Arendal. 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 3 times a day between Skien and Arendal. The earliest departure is at 5:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Skien is at 6:01 PM which arrives into Arendal at 7:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Nordagutu stasjon and take an average of 5h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Skien to Arendal. However, there are services departing from Skien station and arriving at Arendal station via Nelaug stasjon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.
Skien to Arendal train services, operated by Norwegian Railways (VY), depart from Nordagutu stasjon station.
Skien to Arendal train services, operated by Norwegian Railways (VY), arrive at Arendal stasjon station.
The distance between Skien and Arendal is 96.1 km. The road distance is 172 km.
You can take a train from Skien stasjon to Arendal stasjon via Nordagutu stasjon and Nelaug stasjon in around 4h 52m.