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

The cheapest way to get from Geilo to Skien is to drive which costs kr 460 - kr 700 and takes 3h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Geilo to Skien is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs kr 460 - kr 700.

Is there a direct bus between Geilo and Skien?

No, there is no direct bus from Geilo to Skien. However, there are services departing from Geilo stasjon and arriving at Ibsenhuset via Lysaker stasjon and Skjelsvik knutepunkt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Geilo and Skien?

No, there is no direct train from Geilo to Skien. However, there are services departing from Geilo stasjon and arriving at Skien stasjon via Drammen stasjon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.

How far is it from Geilo to Skien?

The distance between Geilo and Skien is 342 km. The road distance is 217.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Geilo to Skien without a car is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs kr 700 - kr 1100.

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

It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Geilo to Skien, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Geilo to Skien bus from?

Geilo to Skien bus services, operated by Vy Buss, depart from Geilo stasjon station.

Where do I catch the Geilo to Skien train from?

Geilo to Skien train services, operated by Norwegian Railways (VY), depart from Geilo stasjon station.

Train or bus from Geilo to Skien?

The best way to get from Geilo to Skien is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs kr 700 - kr 1100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs kr 450 - kr 950 and takes 6h 36m.

Where does the Geilo to Skien bus arrive?

Geilo to Skien bus services, operated by Vy Buss, arrive at Lysaker stasjon station.

Where does the Geilo to Skien train arrive?

Geilo to Skien train services, operated by Norwegian Railways (VY), arrive at Drammen stasjon station.

Can I drive from Geilo to Skien?

Yes, the driving distance between Geilo to Skien is 218 km. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Geilo to Skien.

Where can I stay near Skien?

There are 71+ hotels available in Skien.

Geilo to Skien - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Geilo to Skien by train, bus, or car

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Geilo stasjon to Drammen stasjonF4
2. Take the train from Drammen stasjon to Skien stasjonRe11 / ...
5h 11m
kr 709–1,017
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Geilo stasjon to Lysaker stasjonVy175
2. Take the bus from Lysaker stasjon to Skjelsvik knutepunktVy190
6h 36m
kr 454–941
Drive 217.6 km
1. Drive from Geilo to Skien217.6 km
3h 15m
kr 470–678
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Geilo stasjon to Kongsberg knutepunkt420
2. Take the train from Kongsberg stasjon to Bø stasjonF5
3. Take the bus from Bø stasjon to Skien LandmannstorgetR1
6h 49m

Geilo to Skien by train

38Weekly Trains

5h 11mAverage Duration

kr 709Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 341.9 km
Duration: 5h 11m

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

You can take a train from Geilo stasjon to Skien stasjon via Drammen stasjon in around 5h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geilo stasjon to Ibsenhuset via Lysaker stasjon and Skjelsvik knutepunkt in around 6h 36m.

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