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

The cheapest way to get from Oslo to Skien is to drive which costs kr 270 - kr 400 and takes 1h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oslo to Skien is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs kr 270 - kr 400.

Is there a direct bus between Oslo and Skien?

No, there is no direct bus from Oslo to Skien. However, there are services departing from Oslo bussterminal and arriving at Ibsenhuset via Skjelsvik knutepunkt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Oslo and Skien?

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 to Skien?

The distance between Oslo and Skien is 163 km. The road distance is 132.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Oslo to Skien 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 to Skien?

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

Where do I catch the Oslo to Skien bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Oslo to Skien train from?

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

Train or bus from Oslo to Skien?

The best way to get from Oslo to Skien is to train which takes 2h 14m and costs kr 350 - kr 550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 38m.

Where does the Oslo to Skien bus arrive?

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

Where does the Oslo to Skien train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Oslo to Skien?

Yes, the driving distance between Oslo to Skien is 133 km. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Oslo to Skien.

Where can I stay near Skien?

There are 95+ hotels available in Skien.

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oslo S to Skien stasjontrain Re11 / ...
2h 14m
kr 350–550
Drive 132.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Oslo to Skiencar 132.6 km
1h 54m
kr 272–392
Bus
1. Take the bus from Oslo bussterminal to Skjelsvik knutepunktbus Vy190
2. Take the bus from Skjelsvik knutepunkt to Ibsenhusetbus M1 / ...
2h 38m

Oslo to Skien 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, Norway and Skien, 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 bus from Oslo bussterminal to Ibsenhuset via Skjelsvik knutepunkt in around 2h 38m.

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