The average train between Skien and Stavanger takes 8h 31m and the fastest train takes 6h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Skien to Stavanger. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Skien and Stavanger. The earliest departure is at 5:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Skien is at 6:01 PM which arrives into Stavanger at 7:21 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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7h 51m • 1 change
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13h 20m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Skien to Stavanger. However, there are services departing from Skien station and arriving at Stavanger station via Stavanger stasjon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.
Skien to Stavanger train services, operated by Norwegian Railways (VY), depart from Nordagutu stasjon station.
Skien to Stavanger train services, operated by Norwegian Railways (VY), arrive at Stavanger stasjon station.
The distance between Skien and Stavanger is 222.9 km. The road distance is 433 km.
Go-Ahead Nordic operates a train from Nordagutu stasjon to Stavanger stasjon 4 times a day. Tickets cost kr 550–1,300 and the journey takes 6h 2m.