What is the cheapest way to get from Arendal to Skien?

The cheapest way to get from Arendal to Skien is to drive which costs kr 240 - kr 350 and takes 1h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Arendal to Skien?

The fastest way to get from Arendal to Skien is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs kr 240 - kr 350.

Is there a direct bus between Arendal and Skien?

No, there is no direct bus from Arendal to Skien. However, there are services departing from Arendal bussterminal and arriving at Skien Landmannstorget via Grenstøl bussterminal and Skjelsvik knutepunkt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Arendal and Skien?

No, there is no direct train from Arendal to Skien. However, there are services departing from Arendal stasjon and arriving at Skien stasjon via Nelaug stasjon and Nordagutu stasjon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.

How far is it from Arendal to Skien?

The distance between Arendal and Skien is 122 km. The road distance is 117.8 km.

How do I travel from Arendal to Skien without a car?

The best way to get from Arendal to Skien without a car is to bus which takes 2h 39m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Arendal to Skien?

It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Arendal to Skien, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Arendal to Skien bus from?

Arendal to Skien bus services, operated by Vy Buss, depart from Grenstøl bussterminal station.

Where do I catch the Arendal to Skien train from?

Arendal to Skien train services, operated by Go-Ahead Nordic, depart from Arendal stasjon station.

Train or bus from Arendal to Skien?

The best way to get from Arendal to Skien is to bus which takes 2h 39m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs kr 370 - kr 650 and takes 4h 56m.

Where does the Arendal to Skien bus arrive?

Arendal to Skien bus services, operated by Vy Buss, arrive at Skjelsvik knutepunkt station.

Where does the Arendal to Skien train arrive?

Arendal to Skien train services, operated by Go-Ahead Nordic, arrive at Nelaug stasjon station.

Can I drive from Arendal to Skien?

Yes, the driving distance between Arendal to Skien is 118 km. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Arendal to Skien.

Where can I stay near Skien?

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There are 3 ways to get from Arendal to Skien by bus, train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Grenstøl bussterminal to Skjelsvik knutepunktbus Vy190
2. Take the bus from Skjelsvik knutepunkt to Skien Landmannstorgetbus M1 / ...
2h 39m
Drive 117.8 km
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1. Drive from Arendal to Skiencar 117.8 km
1h 34m
kr 241–348
Train
1. Take the train from Arendal stasjon to Nelaug stasjontrain R50
2. Take the train from Nelaug stasjon to Nordagutu stasjontrain F5
4h 56m
kr 372–636

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Distance: 122.3 km
Duration: 2h 39m

What companies run services between Arendal, Norway and Skien, Norway?

You can take a bus from Arendal bussterminal to Skien Landmannstorget via Grenstøl bussterminal and Skjelsvik knutepunkt in around 2h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Arendal stasjon to Skien stasjon via Nelaug stasjon and Nordagutu stasjon in around 4h 56m.

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