There are 5 ways to get from Karlstad to Skien by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Karlstad Centralstation to Oslo Strain 70
- Take the train from Oslo S to Skien stasjontrain Re11 / ...
5h 42mkr 467–657Train #2
cheapest- Take the train from Karlstad Centralstation to Oslo Strain 629 / ...
- Take the train from Oslo S to Skien stasjontrain Re11 / ...
5h 42mkr 340–417Bus
- Take the bus from Karlstad Centralstation to Oslo bussterminalbus Stockholm Main Station Terminalslingan - Oslo Central Bus Station / ...
- Take the bus from Oslo bussterminal to Skjelsvik knutepunktbus Vy190
6h 7mkr 645–1,634Drive 329.8 km
- Drive from Karlstad to Skiencar 329.8 km
4h 35mkr 679–981Train via Lillestrøm
- Take the train from Karlstad Centralstation to Lillestrøm stasjontrain F1
- Take the train from Lillestrøm stasjon to Skien stasjontrain Re11
5h 49mkr 342–415
Karlstad to Skien by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Karlstad to Skien is to train via Lillestrøm which costs kr 340 - kr 420 and takes 5h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Karlstad to Skien is to drive which takes 4h 35m and costs kr 650 - kr 1000.
No, there is no direct bus from Karlstad station to Skien. However, there are services departing from Karlstad Centralstation and arriving at Skien Landmannstorget via Oslo bussterminal and Skjelsvik knutepunkt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Karlstad station to Skien. However, there are services departing from Karlstad Centralstation and arriving at Skien stasjon via Oslo S. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
The distance between Karlstad and Skien is 399 km. The road distance is 329.8 km.
The best way to get from Karlstad to Skien without a car is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs kr 460 - kr 700.
It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Karlstad to Skien, including transfers.
Karlstad to Skien bus services, operated by Vy Buss, depart from Karlstad Centralstation.
Karlstad to Skien train services, operated by SJ AB, depart from Karlstad Centralstation.
The best way to get from Karlstad to Skien is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs kr 460 - kr 700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs kr 600 - kr 1700 and takes 6h 7m.
What companies run services between Karlstad, Sweden and Skien, Norway?
You can take a train from Karlstad Centralstation to Skien stasjon via Oslo S in around 5h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Karlstad Centralstation to Skien Landmannstorget via Oslo bussterminal and Skjelsvik knutepunkt in around 6h 7m.
- Phone
- +46 77 175 75 75
- [email protected]
- Website
- SJ AB
Train from Karlstad Centralstation to Oslo S
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- kr 320–550
- Website
- SJ AB
- Phone
- +47 407 05070
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vy Buss
Bus from Karlstad Centralstation to Oslo bussterminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- kr 500–950
- Website
- Vy Buss
Bus from Oslo bussterminal to Skjelsvik knutepunkt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- kr 370–700
- Website
- Vy Buss
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Booking & Getting There
Karlstad to Skien bus services, operated by Vy Buss, arrive at Oslo bussterminal station.
Karlstad to Skien train services, operated by SJ AB, arrive at Oslo S station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karlstad to Skien is 330 km. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from Karlstad to Skien.
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