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

The cheapest way to get from Skien to Sarpsborg is to bus which costs kr 330 - kr 750 and takes 5h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Skien to Sarpsborg is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs kr 550 - kr 850.

Is there a direct bus between Skien and Sarpsborg?

No, there is no direct bus from Skien to Sarpsborg. However, there are services departing from Ibsenhuset and arriving at Sarpsborg Lekevollkrysset E6 via Skjelsvik knutepunkt and Oslo bussterminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Skien and Sarpsborg?

No, there is no direct train from Skien to Sarpsborg. However, there are services departing from Skien stasjon and arriving at Sarpsborg stasjon via Oslo S. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.

How far is it from Skien to Sarpsborg?

The distance between Skien and Sarpsborg is 264 km.

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

The best way to get from Skien to Sarpsborg without a car is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs kr 550 - kr 850.

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

It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Skien to Sarpsborg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Skien to Sarpsborg bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Skien to Sarpsborg train from?

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

Train or bus from Skien to Sarpsborg?

The best way to get from Skien to Sarpsborg is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs kr 550 - kr 850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs kr 330 - kr 750 and takes 5h 10m.

Where does the Skien to Sarpsborg bus arrive?

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

Where does the Skien to Sarpsborg train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Sarpsborg?

There are 118+ hotels available in Sarpsborg.

Skien to Sarpsborg - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 1000 car ferry

There are 4 ways to get from Skien to Sarpsborg by train, car ferry, bus, 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
best
1. Take the train from Skien stasjon to Oslo SRe11 / ...
2. Take the train from Oslo S to Sarpsborg stasjonRe20
3h 58m
kr 563–815
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Skjelsvik knutepunkt to Oslo bussterminalVy190
2. Take the bus from Oslo bussterminal to Sarpsborg Lekevollkrysset E6Copenhagen Ingerslevsgade - Oslo Central Bus Station
5h 10m
kr 335–719
Train, line 1000 car ferry, line 633 bus
1. Take the train from Skien stasjon to Skoppum stasjon
2. Take the car ferry from Horten to Moss
3. Take the bus from Moss stasjon to Helsehuset Sarpsborg600 / ...
5h
Drive, line 1000 car ferry
1. Drive from Skien to Horten
2. Take the car ferry from Horten to Moss
3. Drive from Moss to Sarpsborg
2h 5m

Skien to Sarpsborg by train

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3h 58mAverage Duration

kr 563Cheapest Price

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Distance: 264 km
Duration: 3h 58m

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

You can take a train from Skien stasjon to Sarpsborg stasjon via Oslo S in around 3h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ibsenhuset to Sarpsborg Lekevollkrysset E6 via Skjelsvik knutepunkt and Oslo bussterminal in around 5h 10m.

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