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

The cheapest way to get from Skien to Oslo is to drive which costs kr 280 - kr 420 and takes 1h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Skien to Oslo is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs kr 280 - kr 420.

Is there a direct bus between Skien and Oslo?

No, there is no direct bus from Skien to Oslo. However, there are services departing from Skien Landmannstorget and arriving at Oslo bussterminal via Skjelsvik knutepunkt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Skien and Oslo?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Skien stasjon and arriving at Nationaltheatret stasjon. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 8m.

How far is it from Skien to Oslo?

The distance between Skien and Oslo is 169 km. The road distance is 131.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Skien to Oslo without a car is to train which takes 2h 8m and costs kr 350 - kr 500.

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

The train from Skien stasjon to Nationaltheatret stasjon takes 2h 8m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Skien to Oslo bus from?

Skien to Oslo bus services, operated by Farte, depart from Skien Landmannstorget station.

Where do I catch the Skien to Oslo train from?

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

Train or bus from Skien to Oslo?

The best way to get from Skien to Oslo is to train which takes 2h 8m and costs kr 350 - kr 500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 10m.

Where does the Skien to Oslo bus arrive?

Skien to Oslo bus services, operated by Farte, arrive at Skjelsvik knutepunkt station.

Where does the Skien to Oslo train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Skien to Oslo?

Yes, the driving distance between Skien to Oslo is 132 km. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Skien to Oslo.

Where can I stay near Oslo?

There are 908+ hotels available in Oslo.

Skien to Oslo - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Skien to Oslo by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Skien stasjon to Nationaltheatret stasjonRe11 / ...
2h 8m
kr 350–500
Drive 131.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Skien to Oslo131.9 km
1h 50m
kr 285–412
Bus
1. Take the bus from Skien Landmannstorget to Skjelsvik knutepunktM1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Skjelsvik knutepunkt to Oslo bussterminalVy190
3h 10m

Skien to Oslo by train

152Weekly Trains

2h 8mAverage Duration

kr 350Cheapest Price

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Distance: 168.6 km
Duration: 2h 8m

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

Norwegian Railways (VY) operates a train from Skien stasjon to Nationaltheatret stasjon hourly. Tickets cost kr 350–500 and the journey takes 2h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Skien Landmannstorget to Oslo bussterminal via Skjelsvik knutepunkt in around 3h 10m.

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