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

The cheapest way to get from Skien to Gothenburg is to train which costs 430 kr - 1300 kr and takes 6h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Skien to Gothenburg is to drive which takes 4h 50m and costs 800 kr - 1300 kr.

Is there a direct bus between Skien and Gothenburg?

No, there is no direct bus from Skien to Gothenburg station. However, there are services departing from Skien Landmannstorget and arriving at Gothenburg Central Bus Station via Skjelsvik knutepunkt and Oslo bussterminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Skien and Gothenburg?

No, there is no direct train from Skien to Gothenburg station. However, there are services departing from Skien stasjon and arriving at Göteborg Centralstation via Oslo S. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.

How far is it from Skien to Gothenburg?

The distance between Skien and Gothenburg is 494 km. The road distance is 394 km.

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

The best way to get from Skien to Gothenburg without a car is to train which takes 6h 34m and costs 430 kr - 1300 kr.

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

It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Skien to Gothenburg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Skien to Gothenburg bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Skien to Gothenburg train from?

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

Train or bus from Skien to Gothenburg?

The best way to get from Skien to Gothenburg is to train which takes 6h 34m and costs 430 kr - 1300 kr. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 600 kr - 1900 kr and takes 7h 18m.

Where does the Skien to Gothenburg bus arrive?

Skien to Gothenburg bus services, operated by Vy Buss, arrive at Oslo bussterminal station.

Where does the Skien to Gothenburg train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Skien to Gothenburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Skien to Gothenburg is 394 km. It takes approximately 4h 50m to drive from Skien to Gothenburg.

Where can I stay near Gothenburg?

There are 506+ hotels available in Gothenburg.

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There are 5 ways to get from Skien to Gothenburg by train, bus, car, plane, or car ferry

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Train
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1. Take the train from Skien stasjon to Oslo Strain Re11 / ...
2. Take the train from Oslo S to Göteborg Centralstationtrain Re20
6h 34m
kr 433–1,243
Bus
1. Take the bus from Skjelsvik knutepunkt to Oslo bussterminalbus Vy190
2. Take the bus from Oslo bussterminal to Gothenburg Central Bus Stationbus Copenhagen Ingerslevsgade - Oslo Central Bus Station / ...
7h 18m
kr 628–1,892
Drive 394 km
1. Drive from Skien to Gothenburgcar 394 km
4h 50m
kr 840–1,214
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Skien stasjon to Sandefjord stasjontrain
2. Fly from Sandefjord Airport (TRF) to Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT)plane TRF - GOT
7h 10m
kr 1,016–3,582
Train, line 1000 car ferry
1. Take the train from Skien stasjon to Horten stasjontrain
2. Take the carferry from Horten to Mosscarferry
3. Take the train from Moss stasjon to Gamlestadentrain Ic
7h 27m

Skien to Gothenburg by train

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Distance: 494.1 km
Duration: 6h 34m

What companies run services between Skien, Norway and Gothenburg, Sweden?

You can take a train from Skien stasjon to Göteborg Centralstation via Oslo S in around 6h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Skien Landmannstorget to Gothenburg Central Bus Station via Skjelsvik knutepunkt and Oslo bussterminal in around 7h 18m.

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