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

The cheapest way to get from Stockholm to Skien is to train via Lillestrøm which costs kr 550 - kr 750 and takes 8h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stockholm to Skien is to fly and train which takes 6h 29m and costs kr 1000 - kr 2100.

Is there a direct bus between Stockholm and Skien?

No, there is no direct bus from Stockholm to Skien. However, there are services departing from Stockholm, Cityterminalen and arriving at Ibsenhuset via Oslo bussterminal and Skjelsvik knutepunkt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Stockholm and Skien?

No, there is no direct train from Stockholm station to Skien. However, there are services departing from Stockholm Centralstation and arriving at Skien stasjon via Oslo S. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 23m.

How far is it from Stockholm to Skien?

The distance between Stockholm and Skien is 719 km. The road distance is 625.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Stockholm to Skien without a car is to train which takes 8h 23m and costs kr 550 - kr 750.

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

It takes approximately 8h 23m to get from Stockholm to Skien, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stockholm to Skien bus from?

Stockholm to Skien bus services, operated by Vy Buss, depart from Stockholm, Cityterminalen station.

Where do I catch the Stockholm to Skien train from?

Stockholm to Skien train services, operated by Swedish Railways (SJ), depart from Stockholm Centralstation.

Train or bus from Stockholm to Skien?

The best way to get from Stockholm to Skien is to train which takes 8h 23m and costs kr 550 - kr 750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs kr 600 - kr 3100 and takes 10h 47m.

Where does the Stockholm to Skien bus arrive?

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

Where does the Stockholm to Skien train arrive?

Stockholm to Skien train services, operated by Swedish Railways (SJ), arrive at Oslo S station.

Can I drive from Stockholm to Skien?

Yes, the driving distance between Stockholm to Skien is 626 km. It takes approximately 7h 58m to drive from Stockholm to Skien.

Where can I stay near Skien?

There are 94+ hotels available in Skien.

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There are 7 ways to get from Stockholm to Skien by train, bus, car, or plane

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1. Take the train from Stockholm Centralstation to Oslo Strain 629 / ...
2. Take the train from Oslo S to Skien stasjontrain Re11 / ...
8h 23m
kr 557–720
Bus
1. Take the bus from Stockholm, Cityterminalen to Oslo bussterminalbus 850 / ...
2. Take the bus from Oslo bussterminal to Skjelsvik knutepunktbus Vy190
10h 47m
kr 631–3,103
Drive 625.6 km
1. Drive from Stockholm to Skiencar 625.6 km
7h 58m
kr 1,255–1,813
Fly to Oslo Airport, Gardermoen, train
1. Fly from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) to Oslo Airport, Gardermoen (OSL)plane ARN - OSL
2. Take the train from Oslo lufthavn stasjon to Skien stasjontrain
6h 29m
kr 1,012–2,012
Train via Stockholm Central Station
1. Take the train from Stockholm Centralstation to Oslo Strain 70
2. Take the train from Oslo S to Skien stasjontrain Re11 / ...
8h 33m
kr 887–1,322
Train via Lillestrøm
1. Take the train from Stockholm Centralstation to Lillestrøm stasjontrain F1
2. Take the train from Lillestrøm stasjon to Skien stasjontrain Re11
8h 45m
kr 559–717
Fly to Sandefjord Airport, train
1. Fly from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) to Sandefjord Airport (TRF)plane ARN - TRF
2. Take the train from Sandefjord stasjon to Skien stasjontrain
7h 33m
kr 1,028–2,878

Stockholm to Skien by train

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Distance: 718.9 km
Duration: 8h 23m

What companies run services between Stockholm, Sweden and Skien, Norway?

You can take a train from Stockholm Centralstation to Skien stasjon via Oslo S in around 8h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stockholm, Cityterminalen to Ibsenhuset via Oslo bussterminal and Skjelsvik knutepunkt in around 10h 47m.

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