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

The cheapest way to get from Hamar to Skien is to drive which costs kr 500 - kr 800 and takes 3h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hamar to Skien is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs kr 500 - kr 800.

Is there a direct train between Hamar and Skien?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Hamar stasjon and arriving at Skien stasjon. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 3h 43m.

How far is it from Hamar to Skien?

The distance between Hamar and Skien is 289 km. The road distance is 257 km.

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

The best way to get from Hamar to Skien without a car is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs kr 550 - kr 850.

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

The train from Hamar stasjon to Skien stasjon takes 3h 43m including transfers and departs five times a week.

Where do I catch the Hamar to Skien train from?

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

Where does the Hamar to Skien train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Hamar to Skien?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamar to Skien is 257 km. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Hamar to Skien.

Where can I stay near Skien?

There are 71+ hotels available in Skien.

Hamar to Skien - 4 ways to travel via train, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Hamar to Skien by train or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Hamar stasjon to Skien stasjontrain Re11
3h 43m
kr 550–850
Drive 257 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Hamar to Skiencar 257 km
3h 15m
kr 535–773
Train via Drammen
1. Take the train from Hamar stasjon to Drammen stasjontrain Re10 / ...
2. Take the train from Drammen stasjon to Skien stasjontrain Re11 / ...
4h 6m
kr 614–882
Train via Oslo Airport (OSL)
1. Take the train from Hamar stasjon to Oslo lufthavn stasjontrain Re10 / ...
2. Take the train from Oslo lufthavn stasjon to Skien stasjontrain Re11
4h 8m
kr 615–898

Hamar to Skien by train

5Weekly Trains

3h 43mAverage Duration

kr 550Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 289.5 km
Duration: 3h 43m

What companies run services between Hamar, Innlandet, Norway and Skien, Norway?

Norwegian Railways (VY) operates a train from Hamar stasjon to Skien stasjon 5 times a week. Tickets cost kr 550–850 and the journey takes 3h 43m.

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