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

The cheapest way to get from Sarpsborg to Skien is to bus which costs kr 330 - kr 800 and takes 4h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sarpsborg to Skien is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs kr 550 - kr 900.

Is there a direct bus between Sarpsborg and Skien?

No, there is no direct bus from Sarpsborg to Skien. However, there are services departing from Sarpsborg Lekevollkrysset E6 and arriving at Ibsenhuset via Oslo bussterminal and Skjelsvik knutepunkt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Sarpsborg and Skien?

No, there is no direct train from Sarpsborg to Skien. However, there are services departing from Sarpsborg stasjon and arriving at Skien stasjon via Oslo S. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.

How far is it from Sarpsborg to Skien?

The distance between Sarpsborg and Skien is 271 km.

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

The best way to get from Sarpsborg to Skien without a car is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs kr 550 - kr 900.

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

It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Sarpsborg to Skien, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sarpsborg to Skien bus from?

Sarpsborg to Skien bus services, operated by Vy Buss, depart from Sarpsborg Lekevollkrysset E6 station.

Where do I catch the Sarpsborg to Skien train from?

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

Train or bus from Sarpsborg to Skien?

The best way to get from Sarpsborg to Skien is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs kr 550 - kr 900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs kr 330 - kr 800 and takes 4h 35m.

Where does the Sarpsborg to Skien bus arrive?

Sarpsborg to Skien bus services, operated by Vy Buss, arrive at Oslo bussterminal station.

Where does the Sarpsborg to Skien train arrive?

Sarpsborg to Skien train services, operated by Norwegian Railways (VY), arrive at Oslo S station.

Where can I stay near Skien?

There are 69+ hotels available in Skien.

Sarpsborg to Skien - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Sarpsborg to Skien by train, bus, car, or car ferry

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Sarpsborg stasjon to Oslo SRe20
2. Take the train from Oslo S to Skien stasjonRe11 / ...
3h 57m
kr 578–872
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sarpsborg Lekevollkrysset E6 to Oslo bussterminalCopenhagen Ingerslevsgade - Oslo Central Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Oslo bussterminal to Skjelsvik knutepunktVy190
4h 35m
kr 334–762
Drive, line 1000 car ferry
1. Drive from Sarpsborg to Moss
2. Take the car ferry from Moss to Horten
3. Drive from Horten to Skien
2h 5m

Sarpsborg to Skien by train

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3h 57mAverage Duration

kr 578Cheapest Price

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Distance: 270.9 km
Duration: 3h 57m

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

You can take a train from Sarpsborg stasjon to Skien stasjon via Oslo S in around 3h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sarpsborg Lekevollkrysset E6 to Ibsenhuset via Oslo bussterminal and Skjelsvik knutepunkt in around 4h 35m.

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