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

The cheapest way to get from Skien to Karlstad is to train via Lillestrøm which costs 550 kr - 850 kr and takes 6h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Skien to Karlstad is to drive which takes 4h 34m and costs 650 kr - 1000 kr.

Is there a direct bus between Skien and Karlstad?

No, there is no direct bus from Skien to Karlstad station. However, there are services departing from Skien Landmannstorget and arriving at Karlstad Centralstation via Skjelsvik knutepunkt and Oslo bussterminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Skien and Karlstad?

No, there is no direct train from Skien to Karlstad station. However, there are services departing from Skien stasjon and arriving at Karlstad Centralstation via Oslo S. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.

How far is it from Skien to Karlstad?

The distance between Skien and Karlstad is 399 km. The road distance is 328.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Skien to Karlstad without a car is to train which takes 6h 1m and costs 650 kr - 1100 kr.

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

It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Skien to Karlstad, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Skien to Karlstad bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Skien to Karlstad train from?

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

Train or bus from Skien to Karlstad?

The best way to get from Skien to Karlstad is to train which takes 6h 1m and costs 650 kr - 1100 kr. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 650 kr - 1200 kr and takes 6h 56m.

Where does the Skien to Karlstad bus arrive?

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

Where does the Skien to Karlstad train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Skien to Karlstad?

Yes, the driving distance between Skien to Karlstad is 328 km. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Skien to Karlstad.

Where can I stay near Karlstad?

There are 74+ hotels available in Karlstad.

Skien to Karlstad - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Skien stasjon to Oslo Strain Re11 / ...
2. Take the train from Oslo S to Karlstad Centralstationtrain 70
6h 1m
kr 691–1,025
Train via Lillestrøm
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1. Take the train from Skien stasjon to Lillestrøm stasjontrain Re11 / ...
2. Take the train from Lillestrøm to Karlstad Centralstationtrain 8946 / ...
6h 11m
kr 580–809
Bus
1. Take the bus from Skjelsvik knutepunkt to Oslo bussterminalbus Vy190
2. Take the bus from Oslo bussterminal to Karlstad Centralstationbus Stockholm Main Station Terminalslingan - Oslo Central Bus Station / ...
6h 56m
kr 679–1,180
Drive 328.2 km
1. Drive from Skien to Karlstadcar 328.2 km
4h 34m
kr 694–1,002

Skien to Karlstad by train

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Distance: 398.8 km
Duration: 6h 1m

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

You can take a train from Skien stasjon to Karlstad Centralstation via Oslo S in around 6h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Skien Landmannstorget to Karlstad Centralstation via Skjelsvik knutepunkt and Oslo bussterminal in around 6h 56m.

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