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How to get from Skien to Årdal by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Skien to Årdal in Norway, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the M2 bus from Skien Landmannstorget station to Porsgrunn Kammerherreløkka station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE11 train and finally take the NW160 bus from Lysaker Stasjon station to Øvre Årdal Skysstasjon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 9 hr 5 min.

545min
Walk to bus station
Bus - M2M2
Train - RE11RE11
Bus - NW160NW160
Leaves from Skien Landmannstorget

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Skien Landmannstorget
    90 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - M2M2
    Wait for bus
    M2
    Skjelsvik Via Tollnes
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Porsgrunn Kammerherreløkka
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Porsgrunn Stasjon
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - RE11RE11
    Wait for train
    RE11
    Eidsvoll
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lysaker Stasjon
    128 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lysaker Stasjon
    30 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - NW160NW160
    Wait for bus
    NW160
    Årdalstangen Sentrum
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Øvre Årdal Skysstasjon
    Ride to bus station
    Øvre Årdal Skysstasjon
    332 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via R 1, F5 and NW160

To get from Skien to Årdal in Norway, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the R 1 bus from Skien Landmannstorget station to Bø Stasjon station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the F5 train and finally take the NW160 bus from Lysaker Stasjon station to Øvre Årdal Skysstasjon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 11 hr 27 min.

687min
Walk to bus station
Bus - R 1R 1
Train - F5F5
Bus - NW160NW160
Leaves from Skien Landmannstorget

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Skien Landmannstorget
    50 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - R 1R 1
    Wait for bus
    R 1
    Seljord
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bø Stasjon
    91 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bø Stasjon
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - F5F5
    Wait for train
    F5
    Oslo S
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lysaker Stasjon
    96 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lysaker Stasjon
    30 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - NW160NW160
    Wait for bus
    NW160
    Årdalstangen Sentrum
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Øvre Årdal Skysstasjon
    Ride to bus station
    Øvre Årdal Skysstasjon
    332 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Skien to Årdal

The distance between Skien, Norway and Årdal, Norway is approximately 462.05 km, which can typically be travelled in 545 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Skien to Årdal by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Norway – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Skien

Skien is located at Skien, Norway and the nearest public transit station is Skien Landmannstorget.

Train stations close to Skien:

  • Skien Stasjon

Bus stations close to Skien:

  • Skien Landmannstorget
  • Ibsenhuset
  • Rådhusplassen

Ferry stations close to Skien:

  • Skien Hjellebrygga

Public transit stations close to Årdal, Norway

Årdal is located at Årdal, Norway and the nearest public transit station is Øvre Årdal Skysstasjon.

Bus stations close to Årdal:

  • Øvre Årdal Skysstasjon
  • Veesletta
  • Øvre Årdal Elvavegen

Alternative route by bus and train via R 1, F5 and NW160

To get from Skien to Årdal in Norway, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the R 1 bus from Skien Landmannstorget station to Bø Stasjon station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the F5 train and finally take the NW160 bus from Lysaker Stasjon station to Øvre Årdal Skysstasjon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 11 hr 27 min.

687min
Walk to bus station
Bus - R 1R 1
Train - F5F5
Bus - NW160NW160
Leaves from Skien Landmannstorget

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Skien Landmannstorget
    50 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - R 1R 1
    Wait for bus
    R 1
    Seljord
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bø Stasjon
    91 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bø Stasjon
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - F5F5
    Wait for train
    F5
    Oslo S
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lysaker Stasjon
    96 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lysaker Stasjon
    30 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - NW160NW160
    Wait for bus
    NW160
    Årdalstangen Sentrum
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Øvre Årdal Skysstasjon
    Ride to bus station
    Øvre Årdal Skysstasjon
    332 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Skien to Årdal?

    The fastest way takes 545 minutes, using Bus line M2, Bus line RE11, Bus line NW160.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Skien to Årdal?

    The alternative route takes 687 minutes, using Bus line R 1, Bus line F5, Bus line NW160.

  • Is there a direct bus between Skien and Årdal in Norway?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 9 hr 5 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Skien to Årdal in Norway?

    The M2 bus line goes from Skien Landmannstorget station near Skien to Skjelsvik Via Tollnes station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Skjelsvik Via Tollnes station near Årdal in Norway

  • How long does it take to travel from Skien to Årdal in Norway by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Skien and Årdal in Norway by bus and train is about 9 hr 5 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Skien to get to Årdal in Norway?

    Get on the M2 bus from the Skien Landmannstorget stop near Skien in Norway.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Skien and Årdal in Norway?

    Get off the bus at the Skjelsvik Via Tollnes stop, which is closest to Årdal in Norway.

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