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

The cheapest way to get from Ski to Skien is to line 515 bus and bus which costs kr 250 - kr 600 and takes 4h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ski to Skien is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs kr 280 - kr 420.

Is there a direct bus between Ski and Skien?

No, there is no direct bus from Ski to Skien. However, there are services departing from Ski stasjon Jernbaneveien and arriving at Ibsenhuset via Oslo bussterminal and Skjelsvik knutepunkt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Ski and Skien?

No, there is no direct train from Ski to Skien. However, there are services departing from Ski stasjon and arriving at Skien stasjon via Lysaker stasjon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.

How far is it from Ski to Skien?

The distance between Ski and Skien is 184 km. The road distance is 142.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Ski to Skien without a car is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs kr 380 - kr 600.

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

It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Ski to Skien, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ski to Skien bus from?

Ski to Skien bus services, operated by Ruter, depart from Ski stasjon Jernbaneveien station.

Where do I catch the Ski to Skien train from?

Ski to Skien train services, operated by Norwegian Railways (VY), depart from Lysaker stasjon station.

Train or bus from Ski to Skien?

The best way to get from Ski to Skien is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs kr 380 - kr 600. Alternatively, you can line 515 bus and bus, which costs kr 250 - kr 600 and takes 4h 9m.

Where does the Ski to Skien bus arrive?

Ski to Skien bus services, operated by Ruter, arrive at Oslo bussterminal station.

Where does the Ski to Skien train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ski to Skien?

Yes, the driving distance between Ski to Skien is 143 km. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Ski to Skien.

Where can I stay near Skien?

There are 92+ hotels available in Skien.

Ski to Skien - 3 ways to travel via train, line 515 bus, bus, and car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lysaker stasjon to Skien stasjontrain Re11 / ...
2h 53m
kr 388–562
Line 515 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ski stasjon Jernbaneveien to Oslo bussterminalbus 515
2. Take the bus from Oslo bussterminal to Skjelsvik knutepunktbus Vy190
4h 9m
kr 250–566
Drive 142.7 km
1. Drive from Ski to Skiencar 142.7 km
2h 11m
kr 286–412

Ski to Skien by train

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2h 53mAverage Duration

kr 388Cheapest Price

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Distance: 183.7 km
Duration: 2h 53m

What companies run services between Ski, NO-02, Norway and Skien, Norway?

Norwegian Railways (VY) operates a train from Lysaker stasjon to Skien stasjon hourly. Tickets cost kr 330–480 and the journey takes 2h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ski stasjon Jernbaneveien to Ibsenhuset via Oslo bussterminal and Skjelsvik knutepunkt in around 4h 9m.

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