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

The cheapest way to get from Oslo S to Skien Station is to drive which costs kr 260 - kr 390 and takes 1h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oslo S to Skien Station is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs kr 260 - kr 390.

Is there a direct bus between Oslo S and Skien Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Oslo S to Skien Station. However, there are services departing from Oslo bussterminal and arriving at Skien stasjon via Skjelsvik knutepunkt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Oslo S and Skien Station?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Oslo S and arriving at Skien stasjon. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 14m.

How far is it from Oslo S to Skien Station?

The distance between Oslo S and Skien Station is 163 km. The road distance is 131.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Oslo S to Skien Station without a car is to train which takes 2h 14m and costs kr 350 - kr 550.

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

The train from Oslo Central Station to Skien stasjon takes 2h 14m including transfers and departs hourly.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Oslo S to Skien Station?

The best way to get from Oslo S to Skien Station is to train which takes 2h 14m and costs kr 350 - kr 550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 16m.

Where does the Oslo S to Skien Station bus arrive?

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

Where does the Oslo S to Skien Station train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Oslo S to Skien Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Oslo S to Skien Station is 131 km. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Oslo S to Skien Station.

Where can I stay near Skien Station?

There are 96+ hotels available in Skien Station.

Oslo S to Skien Station - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Oslo S to Skien Station by train, bus, or car

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best
1. Take the train from Oslo S to Skien stasjontrain Re11 / ...
2h 14m
kr 350–550
Drive 131.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Oslo S to Skien Stationcar 131.1 km
1h 51m
kr 266–384
Bus
1. Take the bus from Oslo bussterminal to Skjelsvik knutepunktbus Vy190
2. Take the bus from Skjelsvik knutepunkt to Skien stasjonbus M3
3h 16m

Oslo S to Skien Station by train

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2h 14mAverage Duration

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Distance: 162.8 km
Duration: 2h 14m

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

Norwegian Railways (VY) operates a train from Oslo S to Skien stasjon hourly. Tickets cost kr 350–550 and the journey takes 2h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Oslo S to Skien stasjon via Oslo bussterminal and Skjelsvik knutepunkt in around 3h 16m.

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