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

The cheapest way to get from Fredrikstad to Skien is to bus which costs kr 260 - kr 800 and takes 4h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Fredrikstad to Skien is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs kr 440 - kr 750.

Is there a direct bus between Fredrikstad and Skien?

No, there is no direct bus from Fredrikstad to Skien. However, there are services departing from N.T.P. and arriving at Ibsenhuset via Oslo bussterminal and Skjelsvik knutepunkt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Fredrikstad and Skien?

No, there is no direct train from Fredrikstad to Skien. However, there are services departing from Fredrikstad stasjon and arriving at Skien stasjon via Oslo S. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.

How far is it from Fredrikstad to Skien?

The distance between Fredrikstad and Skien is 250 km.

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

The best way to get from Fredrikstad to Skien without a car is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs kr 440 - kr 750.

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

It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Fredrikstad to Skien, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Fredrikstad to Skien bus from?

Fredrikstad to Skien bus services, operated by Vy Buss, depart from N.T.P. station.

Where do I catch the Fredrikstad to Skien train from?

Fredrikstad to Skien train services, operated by Norwegian Railways (VY), depart from Fredrikstad stasjon station.

Train or bus from Fredrikstad to Skien?

The best way to get from Fredrikstad to Skien is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs kr 440 - kr 750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs kr 260 - kr 800 and takes 4h 28m.

Where does the Fredrikstad to Skien bus arrive?

Fredrikstad to Skien bus services, operated by Vy Buss, arrive at Oslo bussterminal station.

Where does the Fredrikstad to Skien train arrive?

Fredrikstad to Skien train services, operated by Norwegian Railways (VY), arrive at Oslo S station.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Fredrikstad stasjon to Oslo Strain Re20 / ...
2. Take the train from Oslo S to Skien stasjontrain Re11 / ...
3h 24m
kr 449–731
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from N.T.P. to Oslo bussterminalbus Vy6
2. Take the bus from Oslo bussterminal to Skjelsvik knutepunktbus Vy190
4h 28m
kr 264–761
Drive, line 1000 car ferry
1. Drive from Fredrikstad to Mosscar
2. Take the carferry from Moss to Hortencarferry
3. Drive from Horten to Skiencar
2h 11m

Fredrikstad to Skien by train

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3h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 249.7 km
Duration: 3h 24m

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

You can take a train from Fredrikstad stasjon to Skien stasjon via Oslo S in around 3h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from N.T.P. to Ibsenhuset via Oslo bussterminal and Skjelsvik knutepunkt in around 4h 28m.

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