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How to get fromGothenburg to Skienby train, bus, car, plane, or car ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Gothenburg to Skien by train, bus, car, plane, or car ferry

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Göteborg Centralstation to Oslo Strain train Re20
    2. Take the train from Oslo S to Skien stasjontrain train Re11 / ...
    6h 9m
    kr 408–1,109

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Göteborg Nils Ericsonterminalen to Oslo bussterminalbus bus 600 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Oslo bussterminal to Skjelsvik knutepunktbus bus Vy190
    6h 37m
    kr 402–1,980

  3. Drive  394.8 km

    1. Drive from Gothenburg to Skiencar car 394.8 km
    4h 51m
    kr 792–1,144

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT) to Sandefjord Airport (TRF)plane plane GOT - TRF
    2. Take the train from Sandefjord stasjon to Skien stasjontrain train
    7h 12m
    kr 712–3,073

  5. Train, line 1000 car ferry

    1. Take the train from Gamlestaden to Moss stasjontrain train Ic
    2. Take the carferry from Moss to Hortencarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Horten stasjon to Skien stasjontrain train
    7h 48m

Gothenburg to Skien by train

Calendar100Weekly Trains
Duration6h 9mAverage Duration
Ticketkr 408Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 494 km
  • Duration: 6h 9m

What companies run services between Gothenburg, Sweden and Skien, Norway?

You can take a train from Göteborg Centralstation to Skien stasjon via Oslo S in around 6h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Göteborg Nils Ericsonterminalen to Ibsenhuset via Oslo bussterminal and Skjelsvik knutepunkt in around 6h 37m.

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