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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Skien is to fly and train which costs kr 1400 - kr 3700 and takes 7h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Skien is to fly and train which takes 7h 44m and costs kr 1400 - kr 3700.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Skien?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich to Skien. However, there are services departing from Zurich and arriving at Ibsenhuset via Praha, ÚAN Florenc, Oslo bussterminal and Skjelsvik knutepunkt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Skien?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Skien. However, there are services departing from Zuerich Hb and arriving at Skien stasjon via Hamburg Hbf, Helsingborg Centralstation and Oslo S. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 24m.

How far is it from Zurich to Skien?

The distance between Zurich and Skien is 1650 km. The road distance is 2011.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Skien without a car is to train and bus which takes 28h 5m and costs kr 3000 - kr 9500.

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

It takes approximately 7h 44m to get from Zurich to Skien, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Skien bus from?

Zurich to Skien bus services, operated by Nobless Line, depart from Zurich station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Skien train from?

Zurich to Skien train services, operated by Nightjet, depart from Zuerich Hb station.

Train or bus from Zurich to Skien?

The best way to get from Zurich to Skien is to train which takes 30h 3m and costs kr 4100 - kr 12000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs kr 2200 - kr 3400 and takes 36h 4m.

Where does the Zurich to Skien bus arrive?

Zurich to Skien bus services, operated by Nobless Line, arrive at Praha, ÚAN Florenc station.

Where does the Zurich to Skien train arrive?

Zurich to Skien train services, operated by Nightjet, arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Skien?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Skien is 2011 km. It takes approximately 19h 56m to drive from Zurich to Skien.

Where can I stay near Skien?

There are 96+ hotels available in Skien.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Zurich to Skien by plane, train, bus, night train, car, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Zurich Airport to Oslo Airport, Gardermoen, train
best
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Oslo Airport, Gardermoen (OSL)plane ZRH - OSL
2. Take the train from Oslo lufthavn stasjon to Skien stasjontrain
7h 44m
kr 1,426–3,633
Fly Zurich Airport to Sandefjord Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Sandefjord Airport (TRF)plane ZRH - TRF
2. Take the train from Sandefjord stasjon to Skien stasjontrain
8h 1m
kr 1,041–3,673
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ic3 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Hamburg Hbftrain 20 / ...
4. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Oslo bussterminalbus
5. Take the train from Oslo S to Skien stasjontrain
28h 5m
kr 3,015–9,520
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Zuerich Hb to Hamburg Hbfnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Helsingborg Ctrain Ic / ...
3. Take the train from Helsingborg Centralstation to Oslo Strain Ic
4. Take the train from Oslo S to Skien stasjontrain
28h 24m
kr 2,155–4,615
Drive 2,011.4 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Skiencar 2,011.4 km
19h 56m
kr 4,038–5,832
Fly Zurich Airport to Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik, bus
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik (KRS)plane ZRH - KRS
2. Take the bus from Kristiansand rutebilstasjon to Skjelsvik knutepunktbus
10h 35m
kr 1,651–3,603
Train to Basel, fly to Sandefjord Airport, train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Sandefjord Airport (TRF)plane BSL - TRF
3. Take the train from Sandefjord stasjon to Skien stasjontrain
10h 56m
kr 1,386–4,611
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ic3 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Hamburg Hbftrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Sodertalje Syd stationtrain Ic / ...
4. Take the train from Södertälje syd station to Oslo Strain 70
5. Take the train from Oslo S to Skien stasjontrain
30h 3m
kr 4,165–11,620
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus
2. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Oslo bussterminalbus
3. Take the bus from Oslo bussterminal to Skjelsvik knutepunktbus
36h 4m
kr 2,241–3,331
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai to SŁUBICE, Port Świecko, Świecko 39bus
2. Take the bus from Słubice to Oslo bussterminalbus
3. Take the train from Oslo S to Skien stasjontrain
38h 39m
kr 2,388–4,399
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Zurich to Freiburg im Breisgau Train Stationcar
2. Take the cartrain from Freiburg im Breisgau Train Station to Hamburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hamburg Hbf to Skiencar
23h 19m
kr 3,530–5,032

Zurich to Skien by train, foot, and bus

7Weekly Services

28h 5mAverage Duration

kr 3,015Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,649.5 km
Duration: 7h 44m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Skien, Norway?

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Skien stasjon via Basel SBB, Hamburg Hbf, Sodertalje Syd station, Södertälje syd station, and Oslo S in around 30h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zurich to Ibsenhuset via Praha, ÚAN Florenc, Oslo bussterminal, and Skjelsvik knutepunkt in around 36h 4m.

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