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

The cheapest way to get from Paris to Skien is to fly and train which costs kr 1300 - kr 3900 and takes 7h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Paris to Skien is to fly and train which takes 7h 38m and costs kr 1300 - kr 3900.

Is there a direct bus between Paris and Skien?

No, there is no direct bus from Paris to Skien. However, there are services departing from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arriving at Ibsenhuset via Malmo Norra Vallgatan, Oslo bussterminal and Skjelsvik knutepunkt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Paris and Skien?

No, there is no direct train from Paris to Skien. However, there are services departing from Paris Nord and arriving at Skien stasjon via Amsterdam Centraal, Hamburg-Harburg, Malmö, Centralstation and Oslo S. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 38m.

How far is it from Paris to Skien?

The distance between Paris and Skien is 1597 km. The road distance is 2044.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Paris to Skien without a car is to train via Amsterdam which takes 26h 38m and costs kr 3800 - kr 8000.

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

It takes approximately 7h 38m to get from Paris to Skien, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paris to Skien bus from?

Paris to Skien bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

Where do I catch the Paris to Skien train from?

Paris to Skien train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Paris Nord station.

Train or bus from Paris to Skien?

The best way to get from Paris to Skien is to train via Amsterdam which takes 26h 38m and costs kr 3800 - kr 8000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs kr 1600 - kr 3900 and takes 32h 19m.

Where does the Paris to Skien bus arrive?

Paris to Skien bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Malmö central train station FlixBus stop.

Where does the Paris to Skien train arrive?

Paris to Skien train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Amsterdam Centraal station.

Can I drive from Paris to Skien?

Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Skien is 2044 km. It takes approximately 20h 5m to drive from Paris to Skien.

Where can I stay near Skien?

There are 97+ hotels available in Skien.

Paris to Skien - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 10 ways to get from Paris to Skien by plane, train, train (Eurostar), bus, car, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Oslo Airport, Gardermoen, train
best
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Oslo Airport, Gardermoen (OSL)plane CDG - OSL
2. Take the train from Oslo lufthavn stasjon to Skien stasjontrain
7h 38m
kr 1,354–3,824
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Sandefjord Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Sandefjord Airport (TRF)plane CDG - TRF
2. Take the train from Sandefjord stasjon to Skien stasjontrain
8h 21m
kr 1,219–6,264
Train via Amsterdam
1. Take the train from Paris Nord to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Hamburg-Harburgtrain Ice
3. Take the train from Hamburg-Harburg to Malmö, Centralstationtrain 344
4. Take the train from Malmö, Centralstation to Oslo Strain
5. Take the train from Oslo S to Skien stasjontrain
26h 38m
kr 3,812–7,549
Bus
1. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Malmö central train station FlixBus stopbus
2. Take the bus from Malmo Norra Vallgatan to Oslo bussterminalbus 600
3. Take the bus from Oslo bussterminal to Skjelsvik knutepunktbus
32h 19m
kr 1,617–3,901
Drive 2,044.4 km
1. Drive from Paris to Skiencar 2,044.4 km
20h 5m
kr 4,144–5,986
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik, bus
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik (KRS)plane CDG - KRS
2. Take the bus from Kristiansand rutebilstasjon to Skjelsvik knutepunktbus
11h 3m
kr 1,629–4,594
Fly Paris Orly Airport to Oslo Airport, Gardermoen, train
1. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Oslo Airport, Gardermoen (OSL)plane ORY - OSL
2. Take the train from Oslo lufthavn stasjon to Skien stasjontrain
7h 46m
kr 1,915–4,585
Train
1. Take the train from Paris Nord to Hamburg-Harburgtrain Trn
2. Take the train from Hamburg-Harburg to Malmö, Centralstationtrain 344
3. Take the train from Malmö, Centralstation to Oslo Strain
4. Take the train from Oslo S to Skien stasjontrain
30h 30m
kr 3,402–6,827
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Hamburg - Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Oslo bussterminalbus
3. Take the train from Oslo S to Skien stasjontrain
32h 51m
kr 2,023–3,304
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Paris to Frankfurtcar
2. Take the cartrain from Frankfurt to Lüneburgcartrain
3. Drive from Lüneburg to Skiencar
23h 8m
kr 4,364–6,292

Paris to Skien by train

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26h 38mAverage Duration

kr 3,812Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,597 km
Duration: 7h 38m

What companies run services between Paris, France and Skien, Norway?

You can take a train from Paris Nord to Skien stasjon via Amsterdam Centraal, Hamburg-Harburg, Malmö, Centralstation, and Oslo S in around 26h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Ibsenhuset via Malmo Norra Vallgatan, Oslo bussterminal, and Skjelsvik knutepunkt in around 32h 19m.

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