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

The cheapest way to get from Skien to Stavanger is to bus which costs kr 550 - kr 800 and takes 7h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Skien to Stavanger is to train and fly which takes 3h 56m and costs kr 750 - kr 3300.

Is there a direct bus between Skien and Stavanger?

No, there is no direct bus from Skien to Stavanger. However, there are services departing from Skien Landmannstorget and arriving at Stavanger bussterminal via Skjelsvik knutepunkt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Skien and Stavanger?

No, there is no direct train from Skien to Stavanger. However, there are services departing from Skien stasjon and arriving at Stavanger stasjon via Nordagutu stasjon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.

How far is it from Skien to Stavanger?

The distance between Skien and Stavanger is 342 km. The road distance is 351.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Skien to Stavanger without a car is to train which takes 7h 36m and costs kr 900 - kr 1600.

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

It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Skien to Stavanger, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Skien to Stavanger bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Skien to Stavanger train from?

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

Train or bus from Skien to Stavanger?

The best way to get from Skien to Stavanger is to train which takes 7h 36m and costs kr 900 - kr 1600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs kr 550 - kr 800 and takes 7h 56m.

Where does the Skien to Stavanger bus arrive?

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

Where does the Skien to Stavanger train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Skien to Stavanger?

Yes, the driving distance between Skien to Stavanger is 352 km. It takes approximately 5h 13m to drive from Skien to Stavanger.

Where can I stay near Stavanger?

There are 594+ hotels available in Stavanger.

Skien to Stavanger - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Skien to Stavanger by train, plane, bus, or car

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Train to Sandefjord Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Skien stasjon to Sandefjord stasjontrain
2. Fly from Sandefjord Airport (TRF) to Stavanger Airport, Sola (SVG)plane TRF - SVG
3h 56m
kr 781–3,211
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Skjelsvik knutepunkt to Stavanger bussterminalbus Vy190
7h 56m
kr 550–800
Train
1. Take the train from Nordagutu stasjon to Stavanger stasjontrain F5
7h 36m
kr 924–1,524
Drive 351.9 km
1. Drive from Skien to Stavangercar 351.9 km
5h 13m
kr 724–1,046
Train to Oslo Airport, Gardermoen, fly
1. Take the train from Skien stasjon to Oslo lufthavn stasjontrain
2. Fly from Oslo Airport, Gardermoen (OSL) to Stavanger Airport, Sola (SVG)plane OSL - SVG
5h 10m
kr 868–2,548
Bus via Stavanger lufthavn
1. Take the bus from Skjelsvik knutepunkt to Stavanger lufthavnbus Nw192
9h 23m
kr 786–1,090

Skien to Stavanger by train

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7h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 341.6 km
Duration: 3h 56m

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

Go-Ahead Nordic operates a train from Nordagutu stasjon to Stavanger stasjon 4 times a day. Tickets cost kr 900–1,500 and the journey takes 6h 2m. Alternatively, Vy Buss operates a bus from Skjelsvik knutepunkt to Stavanger bussterminal 3 times a day. Tickets cost kr 900–1,800 and the journey takes 6h 22m. Two other operators also service this route.

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