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

The cheapest way to get from Halden to Skien is to bus and car ferry and train which costs kr 170 - kr 450 and takes 5h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Halden to Skien is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs kr 550 - kr 850.

Is there a direct bus between Halden and Skien?

No, there is no direct bus from Halden to Skien. However, there are services departing from Parken and arriving at Ibsenhuset via Sarpsborg Lekevollkrysset E6, Oslo bussterminal and Skjelsvik knutepunkt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Halden and Skien?

No, there is no direct train from Halden to Skien. However, there are services departing from Halden stasjon and arriving at Skien stasjon via Oslo S. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.

How far is it from Halden to Skien?

The distance between Halden and Skien is 289 km.

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

The best way to get from Halden to Skien without a car is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs kr 550 - kr 850.

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

It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Halden to Skien, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Halden to Skien bus from?

Halden to Skien bus services, operated by Vy Buss, depart from Sarpsborg Lekevollkrysset E6 station.

Where do I catch the Halden to Skien train from?

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

Train or bus from Halden to Skien?

The best way to get from Halden to Skien is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs kr 550 - kr 850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs kr 230 - kr 700 and takes 5h 56m.

Where does the Halden to Skien bus arrive?

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

Where does the Halden to Skien train arrive?

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Halden to Skien by train, bus, car ferry, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Halden stasjon to Oslo Strain Re20
2. Take the train from Oslo S to Skien stasjontrain Re11 / ...
4h 26m
kr 592–818
Bus, car ferry, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Halden bussterminal to Strömstad stationbus 111
2. Take the carferry from Strömstad Norra Hamnen to Sandefjordcarferry
3. Take the train from Sandefjord stasjon to Skien stasjontrain
5h 45m
kr 176–444
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sarpsborg Lekevollkrysset E6 to Oslo bussterminalbus Copenhagen Ingerslevsgade - Oslo Central Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Oslo bussterminal to Skjelsvik knutepunktbus Vy190
5h 56m
kr 234–699
Drive, line 1000 car ferry
1. Drive from Halden to Mosscar
2. Take the carferry from Moss to Hortencarferry
3. Drive from Horten to Skiencar
2h 26m

Halden to Skien by train

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Distance: 289.4 km
Duration: 4h 26m

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

You can take a train from Halden stasjon to Skien stasjon via Oslo S in around 4h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parken to Ibsenhuset via Quality hotell, Sarpsborg Lekevollkrysset E6, Oslo bussterminal, and Skjelsvik knutepunkt in around 5h 56m.

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