There are 4 ways to get from Skien to Mandal by bus, train, or car
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Bus via Kristiansand
best- Take the bus from Skjelsvik knutepunkt to Kristiansand rutebilstasjonbus Vy190
4h 35mkr 340–480Train
- Take the train from Nordagutu stasjon to Kristiansand stasjontrain F5
5h 6mkr 482–840Drive 216.6 km
- Drive from Skien to Mandalcar 216.6 km
2h 46mkr 444–640Bus
- Take the bus from Skjelsvik knutepunkt to Marnarkryssetbus Vy190
4h 52mkr 380–550
Skien to Mandal by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Skien to Mandal is to bus via Kristiansand which costs kr 340 - kr 480 and takes 4h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Skien to Mandal is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs kr 440 - kr 650.
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 35m.
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.
The distance between Skien and Mandal is 227 km. The road distance is 216.6 km.
The best way to get from Skien to Mandal without a car is to bus via Kristiansand which takes 4h 35m and costs kr 340 - kr 480.
It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Skien to Mandal, including transfers.
Skien to Mandal bus services, operated by Vy Buss, depart from Skjelsvik knutepunkt station.
Skien to Mandal train services, operated by Go-Ahead Nordic, depart from Nordagutu stasjon station.
The best way to get from Skien to Mandal is to bus via Kristiansand which takes 4h 35m and costs kr 340 - kr 480. Alternatively, you can train, which costs kr 480 - kr 850 and takes 5h 6m.
What companies run services between Skien, Norway and Mandal, Norway?
Vy Buss operates a bus from Skjelsvik knutepunkt to Kristiansand rutebilstasjon every 4 hours. Tickets cost kr 350–700 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 420–750 and the journey takes 2h 40m.
- Phone
- +47 61 25 80 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- go-aheadnordic.no
Train from Nordagutu stasjon to Kristiansand stasjon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- kr 420–750
- Website
- https://go-aheadnordic.no/
- Phone
- +47 407 05070
- [email protected]
- Website
- vybuss.no
Bus from Skjelsvik knutepunkt to Kristiansand rutebilstasjon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 350–700
- Website
- https://www.vybuss.com/
Bus from Skjelsvik knutepunkt to Marnarkrysset
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- kr 420–800
- Website
- https://www.vybuss.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Skjelsvik knutepunkt to Kristiansand rutebilstasjon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 160–270
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- (+47) 22 31 31 50
- Website
- nor-way.no
Bus from Skjelsvik knutepunkt to Kristiansand rutebilstasjon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 340–480
- Website
- https://www.nor-way.no/en/
Bus from Skjelsvik knutepunkt to Marnarkrysset
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- kr 380–550
- Website
- https://www.nor-way.no/en/
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More Questions & Answers
Skien to Mandal bus services, operated by Vy Buss, arrive at Kristiansand rutebilstasjon station.
Skien to Mandal train services, operated by Go-Ahead Nordic, arrive at Kristiansand stasjon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Skien to Mandal is 217 km. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Skien to Mandal.
There are 159+ hotels available in Mandal.