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

The cheapest way to get from Skien to Lillesand is to drive which costs kr 300 - kr 450 and takes 1h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Skien to Lillesand is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs kr 300 - kr 450.

Is there a direct bus between Skien and Lillesand?

No, there is no direct bus from Skien to Lillesand. However, there are services departing from Skien Landmannstorget and arriving at Lillesand Viadukten via Skjelsvik knutepunkt and Øygårdsdalen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Skien and Lillesand?

No, there is no direct train from Skien to Lillesand. However, there are services departing from Skien stasjon and arriving at Kristiansand stasjon via Nordagutu stasjon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.

How far is it from Skien to Lillesand?

The distance between Skien and Lillesand is 159 km. The road distance is 151.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Skien to Lillesand without a car is to bus which takes 3h 49m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Skien to Lillesand, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Skien to Lillesand bus from?

Skien to Lillesand bus services, operated by Farte, depart from Skien Landmannstorget station.

Where do I catch the Skien to Lillesand train from?

Skien to Lillesand train services, operated by Go-Ahead Nordic, depart from Nordagutu stasjon station.

Train or bus from Skien to Lillesand?

The best way to get from Skien to Lillesand is to bus which takes 3h 49m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs kr 480 - kr 850 and takes 5h 10m.

Where does the Skien to Lillesand bus arrive?

Skien to Lillesand bus services, operated by Farte, arrive at Skjelsvik knutepunkt station.

Where does the Skien to Lillesand train arrive?

Skien to Lillesand train services, operated by Go-Ahead Nordic, arrive at Kristiansand stasjon station.

Can I drive from Skien to Lillesand?

Yes, the driving distance between Skien to Lillesand is 151 km. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Skien to Lillesand.

Where can I stay near Lillesand?

There are 103+ hotels available in Lillesand.

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

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Skien Landmannstorget to Skjelsvik knutepunktbus M1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Skjelsvik knutepunkt to Grimstadbus 651 / ...
3h 49m
Drive 151.3 km
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1. Drive from Skien to Lillesandcar 151.3 km
1h 59m
kr 310–447
Train
1. Take the train from Nordagutu stasjon to Kristiansand stasjontrain F5
5h 10m
kr 481–841
Bus via Skien Landmannstorget
1. Take the bus from Skien Landmannstorget to Skjelsvik knutepunktbus M1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Skjelsvik knutepunkt to Øygårdsdalenbus Vy190
4h 3m

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Distance: 159.1 km
Duration: 3h 49m

What companies run services between Skien, Norway and Lillesand, Agder, Norway?

You can take a bus from Skien Landmannstorget to Lillesand Viadukten via Skjelsvik knutepunkt and Øygårdsdalen in around 3h 49m. Alternatively, Go-Ahead Nordic operates a train from Nordagutu stasjon to Kristiansand stasjon 5 times a day. Tickets cost kr 420–750 and the journey takes 2h 40m.

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