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

The cheapest way to get from Skien to Mandal is to bus which costs kr 420 - kr 600 and takes 4h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Skien to Mandal is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs kr 430 - kr 650.

Is there a direct bus between Skien and Mandal?

No, there is no direct bus from Skien to Mandal. However, there are services departing from Ibsenhuset and arriving at Malmø via Skjelsvik knutepunkt and Kristiansand rutebilstasjon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Skien and Mandal?

No, there is no direct train from Skien to Mandal. However, there are services departing from Skien stasjon and arriving at Kristiansand stasjon via Nordagutu stasjon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.

How far is it from Skien to Mandal?

The distance between Skien and Mandal is 228 km. The road distance is 216.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Skien to Mandal without a car is to bus which takes 4h 31m and costs kr 420 - kr 600.

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

It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Skien to Mandal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Skien to Mandal bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Skien to Mandal train from?

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

Train or bus from Skien to Mandal?

The best way to get from Skien to Mandal is to bus which takes 4h 31m and costs kr 420 - kr 600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs kr 500 - kr 900 and takes 5h 6m.

Where does the Skien to Mandal bus arrive?

Skien to Mandal bus services, operated by Vy Buss, arrive at Kristiansand rutebilstasjon station.

Where does the Skien to Mandal train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Skien to Mandal?

Yes, the driving distance between Skien to Mandal is 217 km. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Skien to Mandal.

Where can I stay near Mandal?

There are 158+ hotels available in Mandal.

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There are 3 ways to get from Skien to Mandal by bus, train, or car

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1. Take the bus from Skjelsvik knutepunkt to Kristiansand rutebilstasjonbus Vy190
4h 31m
kr 423–589
Train
1. Take the train from Nordagutu stasjon to Kristiansand stasjontrain F5
5h 6m
kr 536–898
Drive 216.6 km
1. Drive from Skien to Mandalcar 216.6 km
2h 46m
kr 437–631

Skien to Mandal by bus

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Distance: 228.1 km
Duration: 4h 31m

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

Vy Buss operates a bus from Skjelsvik knutepunkt to Kristiansand rutebilstasjon every 3 hours. Tickets cost kr 200–460 and the journey takes 2h 26m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Go-Ahead Nordic operates a train from Nordagutu stasjon to Kristiansand stasjon 5 times a day. Tickets cost kr 400–700 and the journey takes 2h 40m.

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