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

The cheapest way to get from Skien to Harstad is to train and fly and bus which costs kr 1300 - kr 3000 and takes 7h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Skien to Harstad is to train and fly and bus which takes 7h 10m and costs kr 1300 - kr 3000.

How far is it from Skien to Harstad?

The distance between Skien and Harstad is 1221 km. The road distance is 1759.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Skien to Harstad without a car is to train and bus which takes 31h 1m and costs kr 1500 - kr 3300.

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

It takes approximately 7h 10m to get from Skien to Harstad, including transfers.

Can I drive from Skien to Harstad?

Yes, the driving distance between Skien to Harstad is 1759 km. It takes approximately 22h 49m to drive from Skien to Harstad.

Where can I stay near Harstad?

There are 53+ hotels available in Harstad.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Skien to Harstad by train, plane, bus, car ferry, ferry, 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 to Oslo Airport, Gardermoen, fly to Harstad/Narvik Airport, Evenes, bus
best
1. Take the train from Skien stasjon to Oslo lufthavn stasjon
2. Fly from Oslo Airport, Gardermoen (OSL) to Harstad/Narvik Airport, Evenes (EVE)OSL - EVE
3. Take the bus from Evenes truck stop to Eriks gate
7h 10m
kr 1,343–2,946
Train to Sandefjord Airport, fly to Harstad/Narvik Airport, Evenes, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Skien stasjon to Sandefjord lufthavn Torp
2. Fly from Sandefjord Airport (TRF) to Harstad/Narvik Airport, Evenes (EVE)TRF - EVE
3. Take the bus from Evenes truck stop to Eriks gate
9h 20m
kr 1,196–3,727
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Skien stasjon to Oslo S
2. Take the train from Oslo S to Stockholm Centralstation70
3. Take the train from Stockholm Centralstation to Narvik station
4. Take the bus from Bromsgård to Byskillet200
31h 1m
kr 1,566–3,283
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Skjelsvik knutepunkt to Lillehammer skysstasjon
2. Take the bus from Lillehammer skysstasjon to Mo i Rana stasjon
3. Take the train from Mo i Rana stasjon to Fauske stasjonF7
4. Take the bus from Fauske stasjon to Lødingen buss taxi100
5. Take the bus from Lødingen buss taxi to Eriks gate250
31h 5m
kr 3,654–5,315
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Skien stasjon to Drammen stasjon
2. Take the train from Drammen stasjon to Bergen stasjonF4
3. Take the car ferry from Bergen Nøstet kystrutekai to Harstad kystrutekaiHur
3d 20h
kr 5,671–12,554
Train to Oslo Airport, Gardermoen, fly to Tromsø Airport, Langnes, ferry
1. Take the train from Skien stasjon to Oslo lufthavn stasjon
2. Fly from Oslo Airport, Gardermoen (OSL) to Tromsø Airport, Langnes (TOS)OSL - TOS
3. Take the ferry from Tromsø Prostneset hurtigbåtkai to Harstad hurtigbåtkai
10h 6m
Train to Oslo Airport, Gardermoen, fly to Bardufoss Airport, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Skien stasjon to Oslo lufthavn stasjon
2. Fly from Oslo Airport, Gardermoen (OSL) to Bardufoss Airport (BDU)OSL - BDU
3. Take the bus from Bardufoss lufthavn to Finnsnes kai
4. Take the ferry from Finnsnes kai to Harstad hurtigbåtkai
10h 8m
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Skjelsvik knutepunkt to Halhjem ferjekai650 / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Bergen Nøstet kystrutekai to Harstad kystrutekaiHur
4d 1h
kr 5,924–12,891
Drive 1,759.4 km
1. Drive from Skien to Harstad1,759.4 km
22h 49m
kr 3,797–5,484

Skien to Harstad by train and bus

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31h 1mAverage Duration

kr 1,566Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,221.2 km
Duration: 7h 10m

What companies run services between Skien, Norway and Harstad, Troms og Finnmark, Norway?

There is no direct connection from Skien to Harstad. However, you can take the train to Oslo lufthavn stasjon, walk to Oslo Airport, Gardermoen (OSL) airport, fly to Harstad/Narvik Airport, Evenes (EVE), walk to Evenes truck stop, then take the bus to Eriks gate. Alternatively, you can take a train from Skien stasjon to Byskillet via Oslo S, Stockholm Centralstation, Narvik station, and Bromsgård in around 31h 1m.

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