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

The cheapest way to get from Skien to Odense is to train and car ferry and bus which costs 450 kr - 800 kr and takes 15h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Skien to Odense is to train and fly which takes 6h 54m and costs 750 kr - 1900 kr.

Is there a direct bus between Skien and Odense?

No, there is no direct bus from Skien to Odense. However, there are services departing from Skien Landmannstorget and arriving at Odense Parkering Syd via Skjelsvik knutepunkt, Oslo bussterminal and Copenhagen Busterminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Skien and Odense?

No, there is no direct train from Skien to Odense. However, there are services departing from Skien stasjon and arriving at Odense St. via Oslo S, Göteborg Centralstation and Copenhagen Lufthavn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 25m.

How far is it from Skien to Odense?

The distance between Skien and Odense is 520 km.

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

The best way to get from Skien to Odense without a car is to car ferry and train which takes 11h 16m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 33m to get from Skien to Odense, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Skien to Odense bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Skien to Odense train from?

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

Train or bus from Skien to Odense?

The best way to get from Skien to Odense is to train which takes 12h 25m and costs 1100 kr - 1900 kr. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 550 kr - 1400 kr and takes 14h 31m.

Where does the Skien to Odense bus arrive?

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

Where does the Skien to Odense train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Odense?

There are 570+ hotels available in Odense.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Skien to Odense by car ferry, car, train, bus, 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.

Car ferry, drive
best
1. Take the car ferry from Larvik Revet terminal to Hirtshalscarferry
2. Drive from Hirtshals to Odensecar
7h 33m
Train, car ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Skien stasjon to Sandefjord stasjontrain
2. Take the car ferry from Sandefjord to Strömstad Norra Hamnencarferry
3. Take the bus from Strömstad station to Göteborg Nils Ericsonterminalbus 38
4. Take the train from Molndal station to Odensetrain Ic
15h 41m
kr 452–754
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Larvik Revet terminal to Hirtshalscarferry
2. Take the train from Hirtshals St. to Aalborg St.train 76
3. Take the train from Aalborg St. to Aarhus Htrain Ic / ...
4. Take the train from Aarhus H to Odense St.train Icl / ...
11h 16m
Train
1. Take the train from Skien stasjon to Oslo Strain
2. Take the train from Oslo S to Göteborg Centralstationtrain
3. Take the train from Göteborg Centralstation to Copenhagen Lufthavntrain
4. Take the train from Copenhagen Lufthavn to Odense St.train Icl / ...
12h 25m
kr 1,138–1,896
Bus
1. Take the bus from Skjelsvik knutepunkt to Oslo bussterminalbus
2. Take the bus from Oslo bussterminal to Dybbølsbro fjernbussterminalbus 600 / ...
3. Take the bus from Copenhagen Busterminal to Odense Parkering Sydbus 620 / ...
14h 31m
kr 574–1,338
Train to Oslo Airport, Gardermoen, fly to Billund Airport, train
1. Take the train from Skien stasjon to Oslo lufthavn stasjontrain
2. Fly from Oslo Airport, Gardermoen (OSL) to Billund Airport (BLL)plane OSL - BLL
3. Take the train from Vejle St. to Odense St.train
7h 46m
kr 770–2,233
Train to Oslo Airport, Gardermoen, fly to Copenhagen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Skien stasjon to Oslo lufthavn stasjontrain
2. Fly from Oslo Airport, Gardermoen (OSL) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)plane OSL - CPH
3. Take the train from Copenhagen Lufthavn to Odense St.train
8h 8m
kr 923–1,882
Train to Sandefjord Airport, fly to Copenhagen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Skien stasjon to Sandefjord stasjontrain
2. Fly from Sandefjord Airport (TRF) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)plane TRF - CPH
3. Take the train from Copenhagen Lufthavn to Odense St.train
6h 54m
kr 768–1,843
Train to Oslo Airport, Gardermoen, fly to Aarhus Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Skien stasjon to Oslo lufthavn stasjontrain
2. Fly from Oslo Airport, Gardermoen (OSL) to Aarhus Airport (AAR)plane OSL - AAR
3. Take the bus from Aarhus Lufthavn to Aarhus Banegårdsplads/Banegårdspladsenbus
4. Take the train from Aarhus H to Odense St.train
9h 46m
kr 1,096–2,558

Skien to Odense by train

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12h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 520.1 km
Duration: 7h 33m

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

You can take a train from Skien stasjon to Odense St. via Oslo S, Göteborg Centralstation, and Copenhagen Lufthavn in around 12h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Skien Landmannstorget to Odense Parkering Syd via Skjelsvik knutepunkt, Oslo bussterminal, Dybbølsbro fjernbussterminal, and Copenhagen Busterminal in around 14h 31m.

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