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

The cheapest way to get from Varberg to Skien is to train and bus and car ferry which costs kr 500 - kr 1200 and takes 11h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Varberg to Skien is to drive which takes 5h 39m and costs kr 900 - kr 1400.

Is there a direct bus between Varberg and Skien?

No, there is no direct bus from Varberg station to Skien. However, there are services departing from Varberg station and arriving at Ibsenhuset via Gothenburg Central Bus Station, Oslo bussterminal and Skjelsvik knutepunkt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Varberg and Skien?

No, there is no direct train from Varberg station to Skien. However, there are services departing from Varberg station and arriving at Skien stasjon via Göteborg Centralstation and Oslo S. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.

How far is it from Varberg to Skien?

The distance between Varberg and Skien is 465 km. The road distance is 467.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Varberg to Skien without a car is to train and line 1000 car ferry which takes 7h 19m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 19m to get from Varberg to Skien, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Varberg to Skien bus from?

Varberg to Skien bus services, operated by Öresundståg, depart from Varberg station.

Where do I catch the Varberg to Skien train from?

Varberg to Skien train services, operated by Öresundståg, depart from Varberg station.

Train or bus from Varberg to Skien?

The best way to get from Varberg to Skien is to bus which takes 8h 40m and costs kr 650 - kr 1800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs kr 1500 - kr 2500 and takes 7h 52m.

Where does the Varberg to Skien bus arrive?

Varberg to Skien bus services, operated by Öresundståg, arrive at Göteborg Centralstation.

Where does the Varberg to Skien train arrive?

Varberg to Skien train services, operated by Öresundståg, arrive at Göteborg Centralstation.

Can I drive from Varberg to Skien?

Yes, the driving distance between Varberg to Skien is 467 km. It takes approximately 5h 39m to drive from Varberg to Skien.

Where can I stay near Skien?

There are 77+ hotels available in Skien.

Varberg to Skien - 8 ways to travel via train, line 1000 car ferry, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Varberg to Skien by train, car ferry, bus, car, 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.

Train, line 1000 car ferry
best
1. Take the train from Varberg station to Moss stasjontrain
2. Take the car ferry from Moss to Hortencarferry
3. Take the train from Skoppum stasjon to Skien stasjontrain
7h 19m
Train, bus, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Varberg station to Uddevalla Centralstationtrain
2. Take the bus from Uddevalla Centralstation to Strömstad stationbus 38 / ...
3. Take the car ferry from Strömstad Norra Hamnen to Sandefjordcarferry
4. Take the train from Sandefjord stasjon to Skien stasjontrain
11h 33m
kr 512–1,184
Bus
1. Take the bus from Varberg station to Göteborg Centralstationbus
2. Take the bus from Gothenburg Central Bus Station to Oslo bussterminalbus 600 / ...
3. Take the bus from Oslo bussterminal to Skjelsvik knutepunktbus
8h 40m
kr 684–1,717
Drive 467.2 km
1. Drive from Varberg to Skiencar 467.2 km
5h 39m
kr 935–1,351
Train
1. Take the train from Varberg station to Göteborg Centralstationtrain
2. Take the train from Göteborg Centralstation to Oslo Strain
3. Take the train from Oslo S to Skien stasjontrain
7h 52m
kr 1,577–2,463
Train to Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport, fly to Sandefjord Airport, train
1. Take the train from Varberg station to Mölndal stationtrain
2. Fly from Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT) to Sandefjord Airport (TRF)plane GOT - TRF
3. Take the train from Sandefjord stasjon to Skien stasjontrain
8h 45m
kr 870–2,847
Train to Copenhagen Airport, fly to Sandefjord Airport, train
1. Take the train from Varberg station to Copenhagen Lufthavntrain
2. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Sandefjord Airport (TRF)plane CPH - TRF
3. Take the train from Sandefjord stasjon to Skien stasjontrain
8h 3m
kr 1,260–2,721
Train to Copenhagen Airport, fly to Oslo Airport, Gardermoen, train
1. Take the train from Varberg station to Copenhagen Lufthavntrain
2. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Oslo Airport, Gardermoen (OSL)plane CPH - OSL
3. Take the train from Oslo lufthavn stasjon to Skien stasjontrain
9h 17m
kr 1,670–3,451

Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT) to Sandefjord Airport (TRF) flights

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4h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 465.1 km
Duration: 7h 19m

What companies run services between Varberg, Halland County, Sweden and Skien, Norway?

You can take a bus from Varberg station to Ibsenhuset via Göteborg Centralstation, Gothenburg Central Bus Station, Oslo bussterminal, and Skjelsvik knutepunkt in around 8h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Varberg station to Skien stasjon via Göteborg Centralstation and Oslo S in around 7h 52m.

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