How to get from Skien to Birkenes by bus?

From Skien to Birkenes by bus

To get from Skien to Birkenes in Norway, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the M1 bus from Skien Landmannstorget station to Skjelsvik Knutepunkt station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the VY190 bus and finally take the 36 bus from Prestebekken station to Høigilts Moner station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 8 min.

248min
Walk to bus station
Bus - M1M1
Bus - VY190VY190
Bus - 3636
Leaves from Skien Landmannstorget

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Skien Landmannstorget
    80 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - M1M1
    Wait for bus
    M1
    Langesund Øvre Via Bøle
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Skjelsvik Knutepunkt
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Skjelsvik Knutepunkt
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - VY190VY190
    Wait for bus
    VY190
    Bergen (Ostereidet)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bjørndalssletta
    125 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Prestebekken
    300 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 3636
    Wait for bus
    36
    Tveit - Birkeland
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Høigilts Moner
    Ride to bus station
    Høigilts Moner
    54 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Skien to Birkenes

The distance between Skien, Norway and Birkenes, Norway is approximately 221.46 km, which can typically be travelled in 248 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Skien to Birkenes by bus, 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 Birkenes, Norway

Birkenes is located at Birkenes, Norway and the nearest public transit station is Høigilt.

Bus stations close to Birkenes:

  • Høigilt
  • Nordalen
  • Varpelia

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 248 minutes, using Bus line M1, Bus line VY190, Bus line 36.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 8 min.

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

    The M1 bus line goes from Skien Landmannstorget station near Skien to Langesund Øvre Via Bøle station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Langesund Øvre Via Bøle station near Birkenes in Norway

  • How long does it take to travel from Skien to Birkenes in Norway by bus?

    The total travel time between Skien and Birkenes in Norway by bus is about 4 hr 8 min.

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

    Get on the M1 bus from the Skien Landmannstorget stop near Skien in Norway.

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

    Get off the bus at the Langesund Øvre Via Bøle stop, which is closest to Birkenes in Norway.

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