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

The cheapest way to get from Skien to Geilo is to drive which costs kr 470 - kr 700 and takes 3h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Skien to Geilo is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs kr 470 - kr 700.

Is there a direct bus between Skien and Geilo?

No, there is no direct bus from Skien to Geilo. However, there are services departing from Skien Landmannstorget and arriving at Geilo stasjon via Skjelsvik knutepunkt and Lysaker stasjon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Skien and Geilo?

No, there is no direct train from Skien to Geilo. However, there are services departing from Skien stasjon and arriving at Geilo stasjon via Drammen stasjon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.

How far is it from Skien to Geilo?

The distance between Skien and Geilo is 342 km. The road distance is 217.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Skien to Geilo without a car is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs kr 700 - kr 1100.

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

It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Skien to Geilo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Skien to Geilo bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Skien to Geilo train from?

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

Train or bus from Skien to Geilo?

The best way to get from Skien to Geilo is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs kr 700 - kr 1100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs kr 460 - kr 850 and takes 7h 23m.

Where does the Skien to Geilo bus arrive?

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

Where does the Skien to Geilo train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Skien to Geilo?

Yes, the driving distance between Skien to Geilo is 217 km. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Skien to Geilo.

Where can I stay near Geilo?

There are 288+ hotels available in Geilo.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Skien to Geilo 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 Skien stasjon to Drammen stasjonRe11 / ...
2. Take the train from Drammen stasjon to Geilo stasjonF4
5h 29m
kr 707–1,055
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Skjelsvik knutepunkt to Lysaker stasjonVy190
2. Take the bus from Lysaker stasjon to Geilo stasjonVy175
7h 23m
kr 461–839
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Skien Landmannstorget to Bø stasjonR1
2. Take the train from Bø stasjon to Kongsberg stasjonF5
3. Take the bus from Kongsberg knutepunkt to Geilo stasjon420
7h 13m
Drive 217.3 km
1. Drive from Skien to Geilo217.3 km
3h 15m
kr 471–679

Skien to Geilo by train

34Weekly Trains

5h 29mAverage Duration

kr 707Cheapest Price

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Distance: 341.9 km
Duration: 5h 29m

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

You can take a train from Skien stasjon to Geilo stasjon via Drammen stasjon in around 5h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Skien Landmannstorget to Geilo stasjon via Skjelsvik knutepunkt and Lysaker stasjon in around 7h 23m.

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