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

The cheapest way to get from Copenhagen to Skien is to bus and car ferry and train which costs kr 1000 - kr 2200 and takes 12h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Copenhagen to Skien is to fly and train which takes 3h 16m and costs kr 900 - kr 2600.

Is there a direct bus between Copenhagen and Skien?

No, there is no direct bus from Copenhagen to Skien. However, there are services departing from Copenhagen Busterminal and arriving at Ibsenhuset via Oslo bussterminal and Skjelsvik knutepunkt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Copenhagen and Skien?

No, there is no direct train from Copenhagen to Skien. However, there are services departing from Köpenhamn H and arriving at Skien stasjon via Göteborg Centralstation and Oslo S. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 53m.

How far is it from Copenhagen to Skien?

The distance between Copenhagen and Skien is 487 km. The road distance is 703.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Copenhagen to Skien without a car is to train which takes 10h 53m and costs kr 1600 - kr 2700.

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

It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Copenhagen to Skien, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Copenhagen to Skien bus from?

Copenhagen to Skien bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Copenhagen Busterminal station.

Where do I catch the Copenhagen to Skien train from?

Copenhagen to Skien train services, operated by Öresundståg, depart from Köpenhamn H station.

Train or bus from Copenhagen to Skien?

The best way to get from Copenhagen to Skien is to train which takes 10h 53m and costs kr 1600 - kr 2700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs kr 950 - kr 2900 and takes 11h 24m.

Where does the Copenhagen to Skien bus arrive?

Copenhagen to Skien bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Oslo bussterminal station.

Where does the Copenhagen to Skien train arrive?

Copenhagen to Skien train services, operated by Öresundståg, arrive at Göteborg Centralstation.

Can I drive from Copenhagen to Skien?

Yes, the driving distance between Copenhagen to Skien is 704 km. It takes approximately 8h 4m to drive from Copenhagen to Skien.

Where can I stay near Skien?

There are 97+ hotels available in Skien.

Copenhagen to Skien - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

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There are 7 ways to get from Copenhagen to Skien by plane, train, bus, car, or car ferry

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Fly to Sandefjord Airport, train
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1. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Sandefjord Airport (TRF)plane CPH - TRF
2. Take the train from Sandefjord stasjon to Skien stasjontrain
3h 16m
kr 930–2,591
Train
1. Take the train from Köpenhamn H to Göteborg Centralstationtrain
2. Take the train from Göteborg Centralstation to Oslo Strain
3. Take the train from Oslo S to Skien stasjontrain
10h 53m
kr 1,612–2,673
Bus
1. Take the bus from Copenhagen Busterminal to Oslo bussterminalbus 613 / ...
2. Take the bus from Oslo bussterminal to Skjelsvik knutepunktbus Vy190
11h 24m
kr 948–2,837
Drive 703.8 km
1. Drive from Copenhagen to Skiencar 703.8 km
8h 4m
kr 1,440–2,081
Fly to Oslo Airport, Gardermoen, train
1. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Oslo Airport, Gardermoen (OSL)plane CPH - OSL
2. Take the train from Oslo lufthavn stasjon to Skien stasjontrain
4h 39m
kr 1,240–2,731
Fly to Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik, bus
1. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik (KRS)plane CPH - KRS
2. Take the bus from Kristiansand rutebilstasjon to Skjelsvik knutepunktbus
5h 42m
kr 1,820–3,711
Bus, car ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Copenhagen Ingerslevsgade to Uddevalla Torpbus
2. Take the bus from Torp Terminalen Uddevalla to Strömstad stationbus 871 / ...
3. Take the car ferry from Strömstad Norra Hamnen to Sandefjordcarferry
4. Take the train from Sandefjord stasjon to Skien stasjontrain
12h 42m
kr 1,019–2,135

Copenhagen to Skien by train

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Distance: 486.8 km
Duration: 3h 16m

What companies run services between Copenhagen, Denmark and Skien, Norway?

You can take a train from Köpenhamn H to Skien stasjon via Göteborg Centralstation and Oslo S in around 10h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Copenhagen Busterminal to Ibsenhuset via Oslo bussterminal and Skjelsvik knutepunkt in around 11h 24m.

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