The average bus between Sandnes and Skien takes 7h 34m and the fastest bus takes 6h 39m. The bus service runs several times per day from Sandnes to Skien. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 4 hours between Sandnes and Skien. The earliest departure is at 7:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sandnes is at 8:55 PM which arrives into Skien at 10:14 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

6h 54m • 1 change

6h 44m • 1 change

6h 47m • 1 change

6h 47m • 1 change

6h 54m • 1 change

6h 54m • 1 change

7h 7m • 1 change

6h 57m • 1 change

6h 54m • 1 change

6h 54m • 1 change

7h 7m • 1 change

6h 57m • 1 change

6h 54m • 1 change

7h 7m • 1 change

6h 54m • 1 change

6h 54m • 1 change

6h 54m • 1 change

6h 44m • 1 change

6h 47m • 1 change

6h 47m • 1 change

6h 54m • 1 change

6h 44m • 1 change

6h 47m • 1 change

6h 47m • 1 change
Want to know about travelling from Sandnes to Skien? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Sandnes to Skien. However, there are services departing from Sandnes station and arriving at Skien station via Skjelsvik knutepunkt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.
Sandnes to Skien bus services, operated by Vy Buss, depart from Sandnes bussterminal Ruten station.
Sandnes to Skien bus services, operated by Vy Buss, arrive at Skjelsvik knutepunkt station.
The distance between Sandnes and Skien is 225.1 km. The road distance is 404 km.
Vy Buss operates a bus from Sandnes bussterminal Ruten to Skjelsvik knutepunkt 4 times a day. Tickets cost kr 700–1,400 and the journey takes 5h 58m. Two other operators also service this route.