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

The cheapest way to get from Skien to Odense is to bus which costs 430 kr - 1200 kr and takes 14h 7m.

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 7h 48m and costs 800 kr - 2300 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 7m.

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 København H. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 37m.

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 train via Copenhagen which takes 12h 37m and costs 1200 kr - 1800 kr.

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 via Copenhagen which takes 12h 37m and costs 1200 kr - 1800 kr. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 430 kr - 1200 kr and takes 14h 7m.

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 563+ 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
Bus
cheapest
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 7m
kr 437–1,108
Train via Copenhagen
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 København Htrain
4. Take the train from København H to Odense St.train Icl / ...
12h 37m
kr 1,203–1,709
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
8h 2m
kr 755–2,127
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 Molndal station to Odensetrain Ic
13h 40m
kr 979–1,420
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Skjelsvik knutepunkt to Oslo bussterminalbus
2. Take the bus from Ås to Copenhagen Airportbus 613
3. Take the train from København, Københavns Lufthavn to Odense St.train Icl / ...
14h 27m
kr 731–1,203
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 København, Københavns Lufthavn to Odense St.train
8h 17m
kr 928–1,726
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 55m
kr 1,031–2,552
Train to Sandefjord Airport, fly to Copenhagen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Skien stasjon to Stokke stasjontrain
2. Fly from Sandefjord Airport (TRF) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)plane TRF - CPH
3. Take the train from København, Københavns Lufthavn to Odense St.train
7h 48m
kr 810–2,210

Skien to Odense by train

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12h 37mAverage Duration

kr 1,203Cheapest Price

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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 København H in around 12h 37m. 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 7m.

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