The average train between Stockholm and Skien takes 10h 31m and the fastest train takes 9h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Stockholm 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 Stockholm and Skien. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stockholm is at 6:19 PM which arrives into Skien at 8:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Kongsvinger stasjon and take an average of 10h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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9h 23m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Stockholm to Skien? 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 Stockholm to Skien. However, there are services departing from Stockholm station and arriving at Skien station via Kongsvinger. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 31m.
Stockholm to Skien train services, operated by Swedish Railways (SJ), depart from Stockholm Centralstation.
Stockholm to Skien train services, operated by Swedish Railways (SJ), arrive at Skien stasjon station.
The distance between Stockholm and Skien is 480.5 km. The road distance is 719 km.
You can take a train from Stockholm Centralstation to Skien stasjon via Kongsvinger stasjon and Lillestrøm stasjon in around 8h 18m.