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

The cheapest way to get from Skien to Paris is to train and fly which costs €95 - €330 and takes 7h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Skien to Paris is to train and fly which takes 7h 42m and costs €95 - €330.

Is there a direct train between Skien and Paris?

No, there is no direct train from Skien to Paris. However, there are services departing from Skien stasjon and arriving at Paris Nord via Oslo S, Malmö, Centralstation, Hamburg-Harburg and Amsterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 55m.

How far is it from Skien to Paris?

The distance between Skien and Paris is 1597 km. The road distance is 2042.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Skien to Paris without a car is to train via Amsterdam which takes 26h 55m and costs €340 - €750.

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

It takes approximately 7h 42m to get from Skien to Paris, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Skien to Paris bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Skien to Paris train from?

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

Train or bus from Skien to Paris?

The best way to get from Skien to Paris is to train via Amsterdam which takes 26h 55m and costs €340 - €750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €170 - €440 and takes 32h 31m.

Where does the Skien to Paris bus arrive?

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

Where does the Skien to Paris train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Skien to Paris?

Yes, the driving distance between Skien to Paris is 2043 km. It takes approximately 20h 4m to drive from Skien to Paris.

Where can I stay near Paris?

There are 22186+ hotels available in Paris.

Skien to Paris - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

Q: Is there a direct bus between Skien and Paris?

No, there is no direct bus from Skien to Paris. However, there are services departing from Skien Landmannstorget and arriving at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) via Skjelsvik knutepunkt, Oslo bussterminal and Malmö central train station FlixBus stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 31m.

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There are 11 ways to get from Skien to Paris by train, plane, train (Eurostar), bus, car, or car train

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Train to Oslo Airport, Gardermoen, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
best
1. Take the train from Skien stasjon to Oslo lufthavn stasjontrain
2. Fly from Oslo Airport, Gardermoen (OSL) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane OSL - CDG
7h 42m
€99–329
Train to Oslo Airport, Gardermoen, fly to Paris Orly Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Skien stasjon to Oslo lufthavn stasjontrain
2. Fly from Oslo Airport, Gardermoen (OSL) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane OSL - ORY
7h 47m
€95–395
Train via Amsterdam
1. Take the train from Skien stasjon to Oslo Strain
2. Take the train from Oslo S to Malmö, Centralstationtrain
3. Take the train from Malmö, Centralstation to Hamburg-Harburgtrain 345
4. Take the train from Hamburg-Harburg to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Ice
5. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Paris Nordtrain
26h 55m
€343–713
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Skien stasjon to Oslo Strain
2. Take the bus from Oslo bussterminal to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus
3. Take the bus from Hamburg - Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
32h 31m
€153–243
Drive 2,042.9 km
1. Drive from Skien to Pariscar 2,042.9 km
20h 4m
€392–567
Train to Sandefjord Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Skien stasjon to Sandefjord stasjontrain
2. Fly from Sandefjord Airport (TRF) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane TRF - CDG
8h 23m
€111–456
Bus to Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the bus from Skjelsvik knutepunkt to Kristiansand rutebilstasjonbus
2. Fly from Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik (KRS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane KRS - CDG
11h 27m
€150–375
Train to Oslo Airport, Gardermoen, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Skien stasjon to Oslo lufthavn stasjontrain
2. Fly from Oslo Airport, Gardermoen (OSL) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane OSL - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nordtrain
8h 33m
€143–452
Train
1. Take the train from Skien stasjon to Oslo Strain
2. Take the train from Oslo S to Malmö, Centralstationtrain
3. Take the train from Malmö, Centralstation to Hamburg-Harburgtrain 345
4. Take the train from Hamburg-Harburg to Paris-Esttrain Trn
32h 25m
€273–573
Bus
1. Take the bus from Skjelsvik knutepunkt to Oslo bussterminalbus
2. Take the bus from Oslo bussterminal to Malmo Norra Vallgatanbus 600
3. Take the bus from Malmö central train station FlixBus stop to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus
32h 31m
€176–433
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Skien to Hamburg Hbfcar
2. Take the cartrain from Hamburg Hbf to Frankfurtcartrain
3. Drive from Frankfurt to Pariscar
22h 53m
€409–583

Skien to Paris by train

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Distance: 1,597 km
Duration: 7h 42m

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You can take a train from Skien stasjon to Paris Nord via Oslo S, Malmö, Centralstation, Hamburg-Harburg, and Amsterdam Centraal in around 26h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Skien Landmannstorget to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) via Skjelsvik knutepunkt, Oslo bussterminal, and Malmö central train station FlixBus stop in around 32h 31m.

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