The average train between Stockholm and Skien takes 9h 39m and the fastest train takes 8h 15m. 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 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stockholm is at 6:15 PM which arrives into Skien at 8:53 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 9h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Stockholm to Skien. However, there are services departing from Stockholm station and arriving at Skien station via Oslo S. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 39m.
Stockholm to Skien train services, operated by SJ AB, depart from Stockholm Centralstation.
Stockholm to Skien train services, operated by SJ AB, 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 Oslo S in around 8h 42m.