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

The cheapest way to get from Skien to Songdalen is to train which costs kr 300 - kr 490 and takes 5h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Skien to Songdalen is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs kr 420 - kr 650.

Is there a direct bus between Skien and Songdalen?

No, there is no direct bus from Skien to Songdalen. However, there are services departing from Ibsenhuset and arriving at Eidsåvegen via Skjelsvik knutepunkt and Kristiansand rutebilstasjon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.

How far is it from Skien to Songdalen?

The distance between Skien and Songdalen is 208 km. The road distance is 194.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Skien to Songdalen without a car is to bus which takes 5h and costs kr 200 - kr 700.

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

It takes approximately 5h to get from Skien to Songdalen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Skien to Songdalen bus from?

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

Train or bus from Skien to Songdalen?

The best way to get from Skien to Songdalen is to bus which takes 5h and costs kr 200 - kr 700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs kr 300 - kr 490 and takes 5h 34m.

Where does the Skien to Songdalen bus arrive?

Skien to Songdalen bus services, operated by Vy Buss, arrive at Kristiansand rutebilstasjon station.

Can I drive from Skien to Songdalen?

Yes, the driving distance between Skien to Songdalen is 195 km. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Skien to Songdalen.

Where can I stay near Songdalen?

There are 268+ hotels available in Songdalen.

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

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Skjelsvik knutepunkt to Kristiansand rutebilstasjonVy190
5h
kr 200–700
Train
1. Take the train from Nordagutu stasjon to Nodeland stasjonF5
5h 34m
kr 303–481
Drive 194.7 km
1. Drive from Skien to Songdalen194.7 km
2h 34m
kr 429–619

Skien to Songdalen by bus and foot

30Weekly Services

5hAverage Duration

kr 200Cheapest Price

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Distance: 207.9 km
Duration: 5h

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

Vy Buss operates a bus from Skjelsvik knutepunkt to Kristiansand rutebilstasjon every 2 hours. Tickets cost kr 330–550 and the journey takes 2h 26m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Go-Ahead Nordic operates a train from Nordagutu stasjon to Nodeland stasjon 5 times a day. Tickets cost kr 210–350 and the journey takes 2h 56m.

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