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

The cheapest way to get from Odense to Skien is to bus which costs kr 650 - kr 1800 and takes 14h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Odense to Skien is to train and fly which takes 7h 36m and costs kr 1200 - kr 3400.

Is there a direct bus between Odense and Skien?

No, there is no direct bus from Odense to Skien. However, there are services departing from Odense Parkering Syd and arriving at Ibsenhuset via Dybbølsbro fjernbussterminal, Oslo bussterminal and Skjelsvik knutepunkt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Odense and Skien?

No, there is no direct train from Odense station to Skien. However, there are services departing from Odense station and arriving at Skien stasjon via Mölndals Innerstad, Göteborg Centralstation and Oslo S. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 16m.

How far is it from Odense to Skien?

The distance between Odense and Skien is 520 km.

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

The best way to get from Odense to Skien without a car is to train which takes 12h 16m and costs kr 1400 - kr 2200.

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

It takes approximately 7h 35m to get from Odense to Skien, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Odense to Skien bus from?

Odense to Skien bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Odense Parkering Syd station.

Where do I catch the Odense to Skien train from?

Odense to Skien train services, operated by Snälltåget, depart from Odense station.

Train or bus from Odense to Skien?

The best way to get from Odense to Skien is to train which takes 12h 16m and costs kr 1400 - kr 2200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs kr 650 - kr 1800 and takes 14h 7m.

Where does the Odense to Skien bus arrive?

Odense to Skien bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Copenhagen Busterminal station.

Where does the Odense to Skien train arrive?

Odense to Skien train services, operated by Snälltåget, arrive at Mölndal station.

Where can I stay near Skien?

There are 70+ hotels available in Skien.

Odense to Skien - 9 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, bus, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Odense to Skien by car, car ferry, train, bus, train (Deutsche Bahn), or plane

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

Drive, car ferry
best
1. Drive from Odense to Hirtshalscar
2. Take the car ferry from Hirtshals to Larvik Revet terminalcarferry
7h 35m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Odense Parkering Syd to Copenhagen Busterminalbus 620 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dybbølsbro fjernbussterminal to Oslo bussterminalbus 300 / ...
3. Take the bus from Oslo bussterminal to Skjelsvik knutepunktbus
14h 7m
kr 669–1,780
Train
1. Take the train from Odense station to Mölndal stationtrain Ic
2. Take the train from Göteborg Centralstation to Oslo Strain
3. Take the train from Oslo S to Skien stasjontrain
12h 16m
kr 1,495–2,112
Train, bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Odense St. to Aarhus Htrain Icl / ...
2. Take the bus from Aarhus H to Aalborg St.bus Blå / ...
3. Take the train from Aalborg St. to Hirtshals St.train 76
4. Take the car ferry from Hirtshals to Larvik Revet terminalcarferry
13h 40m
Train via Copenhagen
1. Take the train from Odense St. to København Htrain Icl / ...
2. Take the train from København H to Göteborg Centralstationtrain
3. Take the train from Göteborg Centralstation to Oslo Strain
4. Take the train from Oslo S to Skien stasjontrain
12h 47m
kr 1,616–2,285
Train to Billund Airport, fly to Oslo Airport, Gardermoen, train
1. Take the train from Odense St. to Vejle St.train
2. Fly from Billund Airport (BLL) to Oslo Airport, Gardermoen (OSL)plane BLL - OSL
3. Take the train from Oslo lufthavn stasjon to Skien stasjontrain
8h 6m
kr 1,161–3,101
Train to Copenhagen Airport, fly to Oslo Airport, Gardermoen, train
1. Take the train from Odense St. to København, Københavns Lufthavntrain
2. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Oslo Airport, Gardermoen (OSL)plane CPH - OSL
3. Take the train from Oslo lufthavn stasjon to Skien stasjontrain
8h 24m
kr 1,441–2,651
Train to Copenhagen Airport, fly to Sandefjord Airport, train
1. Take the train from Odense St. to København, Københavns Lufthavntrain
2. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Sandefjord Airport (TRF)plane CPH - TRF
3. Take the train from Sandefjord stasjon to Skien stasjontrain
7h 36m
kr 1,231–3,376
Train, bus to Aarhus Airport, fly to Oslo Airport, Gardermoen
1. Take the train from Odense St. to Aarhus Htrain
2. Take the bus from Aarhus Banegårdsplads/Banegårdspladsen to Aarhus Lufthavnbus
3. Fly from Aarhus Airport (AAR) to Oslo Airport, Gardermoen (OSL)plane AAR - OSL
4. Take the train from Oslo lufthavn stasjon to Skien stasjontrain
9h 48m
kr 1,581–3,727

Odense to Skien by train and tram

2Weekly Services

12h 16mAverage Duration

kr 1,495Cheapest Price

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Distance: 519.8 km
Duration: 7h 35m

What companies run services between Odense, Denmark and Skien, Norway?

You can take a train from Odense station to Skien stasjon via Mölndal station, Mölndals Innerstad, Göteborg Centralst Drottningt, Göteborg Centralstation, and Oslo S in around 12h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Odense Parkering Syd to Ibsenhuset via Copenhagen Busterminal, Dybbølsbro fjernbussterminal, Oslo bussterminal, and Skjelsvik knutepunkt in around 14h 7m.

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