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

The cheapest way to get from Skien to Bergen is to bus which costs kr 500 - kr 2000 and takes 12h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Skien to Bergen is to train and fly which takes 4h 7m and costs kr 650 - kr 3300.

Is there a direct bus between Skien and Bergen?

No, there is no direct bus from Skien to Bergen. However, there are services departing from Skien Landmannstorget and arriving at Bergen busstasjon via Skjelsvik knutepunkt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Skien and Bergen?

No, there is no direct train from Skien to Bergen. However, there are services departing from Skien stasjon and arriving at Bergen stasjon via Drammen stasjon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.

How far is it from Skien to Bergen?

The distance between Skien and Bergen is 380 km. The road distance is 453.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Skien to Bergen without a car is to train which takes 8h 30m and costs kr 900 - kr 1600.

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

It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Skien to Bergen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Skien to Bergen bus from?

Skien to Bergen bus services, operated by Vy Buss, depart from Skjelsvik knutepunkt station.

Where do I catch the Skien to Bergen train from?

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

Train or bus from Skien to Bergen?

The best way to get from Skien to Bergen is to train which takes 8h 30m and costs kr 900 - kr 1600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs kr 500 - kr 2000 and takes 12h 57m.

Where does the Skien to Bergen bus arrive?

Skien to Bergen bus services, operated by Vy Buss, arrive at Bergen busstasjon station.

Where does the Skien to Bergen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Skien to Bergen?

Yes, the driving distance between Skien to Bergen is 453 km. It takes approximately 6h 58m to drive from Skien to Bergen.

Where can I stay near Bergen?

There are 733+ hotels available in Bergen.

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Train to Sandefjord Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Skien stasjon to Sandefjord stasjontrain
2. Fly from Sandefjord Airport (TRF) to Bergen (BGO)plane TRF - BGO
4h 7m
kr 663–3,219
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Skjelsvik knutepunkt to Bergen busstasjonbus Vy190
12h 57m
kr 500–2,000
Train
1. Take the train from Skien stasjon to Drammen stasjontrain Re11 / ...
2. Take the train from Drammen stasjon to Bergen stasjontrain F4
8h 30m
kr 930–1,563
Drive 453.4 km
1. Drive from Skien to Bergencar 453.4 km
6h 58m
kr 918–1,326
Train to Oslo Airport, Gardermoen, fly
1. Take the train from Skien stasjon to Oslo lufthavn stasjontrain
2. Fly from Oslo Airport, Gardermoen (OSL) to Bergen (BGO)plane OSL - BGO
5h 21m
kr 912–2,490

Skien to Bergen by train

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Distance: 380.2 km
Duration: 4h 7m

What companies run services between Skien, Norway and Bergen, Norway?

You can take a train from Skien stasjon to Bergen stasjon via Drammen stasjon in around 8h 30m. Alternatively, Vy Buss operates a bus from Skjelsvik knutepunkt to Bergen busstasjon once daily. Tickets cost kr 900–2,000 and the journey takes 11h 23m. FlixBus also services this route once daily.

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