The average train between Skien and Kristiansand takes 5h 7m and the fastest train takes 3h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Skien to Kristiansand. 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 Kristiansand. 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 Kristiansand at 3:30 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Skien to Kristiansand. However, there are services departing from Skien station and arriving at Kristiansand station via Kristiansand stasjon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
Skien to Kristiansand train services, operated by Norwegian Railways (VY), depart from Nordagutu stasjon station.
Skien to Kristiansand train services, operated by Norwegian Railways (VY), arrive at Kristiansand stasjon station.
The distance between Skien and Kristiansand is 150.5 km. The road distance is 219 km.
Go-Ahead Nordic operates a train from Nordagutu stasjon to Kristiansand stasjon 5 times a day. Tickets cost kr 420–750 and the journey takes 2h 40m.