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

The cheapest way to get from Stavanger to Skien is to drive which costs kr 700 - kr 1100 and takes 5h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stavanger to Skien is to fly and train which takes 3h 55m and costs kr 750 - kr 3200.

Is there a direct bus between Stavanger and Skien?

No, there is no direct bus from Stavanger to Skien. However, there are services departing from Stavanger bussterminal and arriving at Skien Landmannstorget via Skjelsvik knutepunkt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.

How far is it from Stavanger to Skien?

The distance between Stavanger and Skien is 341 km. The road distance is 351.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Stavanger to Skien without a car is to bus which takes 6h 58m and costs kr 350 - kr 1800.

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

It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Stavanger to Skien, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stavanger to Skien bus from?

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

Where does the Stavanger to Skien bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Stavanger to Skien?

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

Where can I stay near Skien?

There are 96+ hotels available in Skien.

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

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

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Fly to Sandefjord Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Stavanger Airport, Sola (SVG) to Sandefjord Airport (TRF)plane SVG - TRF
2. Take the train from Sandefjord stasjon to Skien stasjontrain
3h 55m
kr 782–3,203
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stavanger bussterminal to Skjelsvik knutepunktbus Vy190
6h 58m
kr 350–1,800
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Stavanger stasjon to Bø stasjontrain F5
2. Take the bus from Bø stasjon to Skien Landmannstorgetbus R1
7h 33m
Drive 351.9 km
1. Drive from Stavanger to Skiencar 351.9 km
5h 13m
kr 724–1,046
Fly to Oslo Airport, Gardermoen, train
1. Fly from Stavanger Airport, Sola (SVG) to Oslo Airport, Gardermoen (OSL)plane SVG - OSL
2. Take the train from Oslo lufthavn stasjon to Skien stasjontrain
5h 22m
kr 870–2,541
Bus via Stavanger lufthavn
1. Take the bus from Stavanger lufthavn to Skjelsvik knutepunktbus Nw192
8h 59m
kr 741–1,112

Stavanger to Skien by bus

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6h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 341.3 km
Duration: 3h 55m

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

Vy Buss operates a bus from Stavanger bussterminal to Skjelsvik knutepunkt 4 times a day. Tickets cost kr 900–1,800 and the journey takes 6h 18m. Two other operators also service this route.

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