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

The cheapest way to get from Skien to Hamar is to drive which costs kr 500 - kr 800 and takes 3h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Skien to Hamar is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs kr 500 - kr 800.

Is there a direct bus between Skien and Hamar?

No, there is no direct bus from Skien to Hamar. However, there are services departing from Skien Landmannstorget and arriving at CC Hamar via Skjelsvik knutepunkt, Oslo bussterminal and Elverum skysstasjon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.

How far is it from Skien to Hamar?

The distance between Skien and Hamar is 318 km. The road distance is 257.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Skien to Hamar without a car is to train which takes 5h 33m and costs kr 900 - kr 1400.

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

It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Skien to Hamar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Skien to Hamar bus from?

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

Train or bus from Skien to Hamar?

The best way to get from Skien to Hamar is to train which takes 5h 33m and costs kr 900 - kr 1400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs kr 650 - kr 1200 and takes 7h.

Where does the Skien to Hamar bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Skien to Hamar?

Yes, the driving distance between Skien to Hamar is 257 km. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Skien to Hamar.

Where can I stay near Hamar?

There are 62+ hotels available in Hamar.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Skien stasjon to Eidsvoll stasjontrain Re11
2. Take the train from Eidsvoll stasjon to Brumunddal stasjontrain Re10 / ...
5h 33m
kr 944–1,320
Drive 257.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Skien to Hamarcar 257.1 km
3h 14m
kr 540–779
Bus
1. Take the bus from Skjelsvik knutepunkt to Oslo bussterminalbus Vy190
2. Take the bus from Oslo bussterminal to Elverum skysstasjonbus Vy123
7h
kr 690–1,106
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Skien stasjon to Oslo Strain
2. Take the train from Oslo S to Gjøvik stasjontrain R31
3. Take the bus from Gjøvik skysstasjon to Hamar sykehusbus 100
6h 39m
kr 885–1,242

Skien to Hamar by train, foot, and bus

23Weekly Services

5h 33mAverage Duration

kr 944Cheapest Price

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Distance: 318.4 km
Duration: 5h 33m

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

You can take a train from Skien stasjon to Stortorget via Eidsvoll stasjon, Brumunddal stasjon, and Brumunddal sentrum in around 5h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Skien Landmannstorget to CC Hamar via Skjelsvik knutepunkt, Oslo bussterminal, and Elverum skysstasjon in around 7h.

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