The average train between Skien and Gävle takes 12h 31m and the fastest train takes 9h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Skien to Gävle. 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 Skien and Gävle. The earliest departure is at 4:29 AM at night, and the last departure from Skien is at 10:09 PM which arrives into Gävle at 12:42 PM. All services require a transfer at Oslo S and take an average of 12h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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15h 2m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Skien to Gävle? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Skien to Gävle. However, there are services departing from Skien station and arriving at Gävle station via Oslo S. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 31m.
Skien to Gävle train services, operated by Norwegian Railways (VY), depart from Skien stasjon station.
Skien to Gävle train services, operated by Norwegian Railways (VY), arrive at Gävle Centralstation.
The distance between Skien and Gävle is 449.7 km. The road distance is 898 km.
You can take a train from Skien stasjon to Gävle Centralstation via Oslo S and Stockholm Centralstation in around 10h 38m.