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

The cheapest way to get from Skien to Oslo is to drive which costs kr 260 - kr 390 and takes 1h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Skien to Oslo is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs kr 260 - kr 390.

Is there a direct bus between Skien and Oslo?

No, there is no direct bus from Skien to Oslo. However, there are services departing from Skien Landmannstorget and arriving at Oslo bussterminal via Skjelsvik knutepunkt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Skien and Oslo?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Skien stasjon and arriving at Nationaltheatret stasjon. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 8m.

How far is it from Skien to Oslo?

The distance between Skien and Oslo is 162 km. The road distance is 132 km.

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

The best way to get from Skien to Oslo without a car is to train which takes 2h 8m and costs kr 340 - kr 500.

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

The train from Skien stasjon to Nationaltheatret stasjon takes 2h 8m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Skien to Oslo bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Skien to Oslo train from?

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

Train or bus from Skien to Oslo?

The best way to get from Skien to Oslo is to train which takes 2h 8m and costs kr 340 - kr 500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 1m.

Where does the Skien to Oslo bus arrive?

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

Where does the Skien to Oslo train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Skien to Oslo?

Yes, the driving distance between Skien to Oslo is 132 km. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Skien to Oslo.

Where can I stay near Oslo?

There are 1032+ hotels available in Oslo.

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Skien stasjon to Nationaltheatret stasjontrain Re11 / ...
2h 8m
kr 340–500
Drive 132 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Skien to Oslocar 132 km
1h 52m
kr 265–383
Bus
1. Take the bus from Skien Landmannstorget to Skjelsvik knutepunktbus M1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Skjelsvik knutepunkt to Oslo bussterminalbus Vy190
3h 1m

Skien to Oslo by train

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2h 8mAverage Duration

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Distance: 161.6 km
Duration: 2h 8m

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

Norwegian Railways (VY) operates a train from Skien stasjon to Nationaltheatret stasjon hourly. Tickets cost kr 340–500 and the journey takes 2h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Skien Landmannstorget to Oslo bussterminal via Skjelsvik knutepunkt in around 3h 1m.

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