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

The cheapest way to get from Ski to Skien is to train via Asker stasjon which costs kr 157 and takes 3h 30m.

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 290 - kr 430.

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 Skien Landmannstorget via Oslo bussterminal and Skjelsvik knutepunkt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.

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 Oslo S. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.

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 48m and costs kr 157.

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

It takes approximately 2h 48m 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 Oslo S station.

Train or bus from Ski to Skien?

The best way to get from Ski to Skien is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs kr 157. Alternatively, you can line 515 bus and bus, which costs kr 210 - kr 850 and takes 3h 58m.

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 97+ hotels available in Skien.

Ski to Skien - 4 ways to travel via train, line 515 bus, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Ski to Skien by train, bus, or car

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best
1. Take the train from Oslo S to Skien stasjontrain Re11 / ...
2h 48m
kr 157
Line 515 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Ski stasjon Jernbaneveien to Oslo bussterminalbus 515
2. Take the bus from Oslo bussterminal to Skjelsvik knutepunktbus Vy190
3h 58m
kr 213–840
Drive 142.7 km
1. Drive from Ski to Skiencar 142.7 km
2h 11m
kr 296–427
Train via Asker stasjon
1. Take the train from Ski stasjon to Asker stasjontrain L2
2. Take the train from Asker stasjon to Skien stasjontrain Re11 / ...
3h 30m
kr 157

Ski to Skien by train

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Distance: 183.6 km
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What companies run services between Ski, NO-02, Norway and Skien, Norway?

Norwegian Railways (VY) operates a train from Oslo S to Skien stasjon hourly. Tickets cost kr 139 and the journey takes 2h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ski stasjon Jernbaneveien to Skien Landmannstorget via Oslo bussterminal and Skjelsvik knutepunkt in around 3h 58m.

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