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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Kristiansand to Skien

Composite routes from Kristiansand to Skien

Cheapest
2 h 17 min
Car
180 km.
from $9

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Kristiansand rutebilstasjon to Skjelsvik
Ave. Duration:
2h 12m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$15.22–$21.74

Vy Buss

Phone:
+47 407 05070
Email:
buss@vy.no
Website:
vybuss.no/
Bus from Kristiansand rutebilstasjon to Skjelsvik
Ave. Duration:
2h 22m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$18.48–$26.09

Nor-Way Bussekspress

Phone:
+47 815 44 444
Website:
nor-way.no/
Bus from Kristiansand rutebilstasjon to Skjelsvik
Ave. Duration:
2h 24m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$30.43–$42.39

Farte

Email:
farte@t-fk.no
Website:
farte.no/
Bus from Skjelsvik knutepunkt to Skien
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes

Train operators

Go-Ahead Nordic

Phone:
+47 61 25 80 00
Email:
kundeservice@go-aheadnordic.no
Website:
go-aheadnordic.no/
Train from Kristiansand stasjon to Nordagutu
Ave. Duration:
2h 44m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$33.70–$50.00

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Kristiansand to Skien is to drive which costs $36.96 - $54.35 and takes 2h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kristiansand to Skien is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs $36.96 - $54.35 .

Is there a direct bus between Kristiansand and Skien?

No, there is no direct bus from Kristiansand to Skien. However, there are services departing from Kristiansand rutebilstasjon and arriving at Skien Landmannstorget via Skjelsvik knutepunkt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Kristiansand and Skien?

No, there is no direct train from Kristiansand to Skien. However, there are services departing from Kristiansand stasjon and arriving at Skien stasjon via Nordagutu stasjon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.

How far is it from Kristiansand to Skien?

The distance between Kristiansand and Skien is 193 km. The road distance is 180.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Kristiansand to Skien without a car is to bus which takes 3h 18m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Kristiansand to Skien, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kristiansand to Skien bus from?

Kristiansand to Skien bus services, operated by Vy Buss, depart from Kristiansand rutebilstasjon station.

Where do I catch the Kristiansand to Skien train from?

Kristiansand to Skien train services, operated by Go-Ahead Nordic, depart from Kristiansand stasjon station.

Train or bus from Kristiansand to Skien?

The best way to get from Kristiansand to Skien is to bus which takes 3h 18m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $39.13 - $59.78 and takes 4h 18m.

Where does the Kristiansand to Skien bus arrive?

Kristiansand to Skien bus services, operated by Vy Buss, arrive at Skjelsvik knutepunkt station.

Where does the Kristiansand to Skien train arrive?

Kristiansand to Skien train services, operated by Go-Ahead Nordic, arrive at Nordagutu stasjon station.

Can I drive from Kristiansand to Skien?

Yes, the driving distance between Kristiansand to Skien is 180 km. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Kristiansand to Skien.

Where can I stay near Skien?

There are 64+ hotels available in Skien. Prices start at $47.66 per night.
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