What is the cheapest way to get from Oslo S to Skien?

The cheapest way to get from Oslo S to Skien is to drive which costs kr 260 - kr 390 and takes 1h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Oslo S to Skien?

The fastest way to get from Oslo S to Skien is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs kr 260 - kr 390.

Is there a direct bus between Oslo S and Skien?

No, there is no direct bus from Oslo S to Skien. However, there are services departing from Oslo bussterminal and arriving at Ibsenhuset via Skjelsvik knutepunkt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Oslo S and Skien?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Oslo S and arriving at Skien stasjon. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 6m.

How far is it from Oslo S to Skien?

The distance between Oslo S and Skien is 163 km. The road distance is 132.4 km.

How do I travel from Oslo S to Skien without a car?

The best way to get from Oslo S to Skien without a car is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs kr 310 - kr 470.

How long does it take to get from Oslo S to Skien?

The train from Oslo Central Station to Skien stasjon takes 2h 6m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Oslo S to Skien bus from?

Oslo S to Skien bus services, operated by Vy Buss, depart from Oslo bussterminal station.

Where do I catch the Oslo S to Skien train from?

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

Train or bus from Oslo S to Skien?

The best way to get from Oslo S to Skien is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs kr 310 - kr 470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 44m.

Where does the Oslo S to Skien bus arrive?

Oslo S to Skien bus services, operated by Vy Buss, arrive at Skjelsvik knutepunkt station.

Where does the Oslo S to Skien train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Oslo S to Skien?

Yes, the driving distance between Oslo S to Skien is 132 km. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Oslo S to Skien.

Where can I stay near Skien?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oslo S to Skien stasjontrain Re11 / ...
2h 6m
kr 310–470
Drive 132.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Oslo S to Skiencar 132.4 km
1h 53m
kr 269–389
Bus
1. Take the bus from Oslo bussterminal to Skjelsvik knutepunktbus Vy190
2. Take the bus from Skjelsvik knutepunkt to Ibsenhusetbus M1 / ...
2h 44m

Oslo S to Skien by train

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Distance: 162.8 km
Duration: 2h 6m

What companies run services between Oslo S, Norway and Skien, Norway?

Norwegian Railways (VY) operates a train from Oslo S to Skien stasjon every 30 minutes. Tickets cost kr 310–470 and the journey takes 2h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Oslo S to Ibsenhuset via Oslo bussterminal and Skjelsvik knutepunkt in around 2h 44m.

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