How to get from Skien to Kristiansand by bus?

From Skien to Kristiansand by bus

To get from Skien to Kristiansand 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 651 bus and finally take the 12 bus from Kristiansand Rutebilstasjon station to Kvadraturen Videregående Skole station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 14 min.

194min
Walk to bus station
Bus - M1M1
Bus - 651651
Bus - 1212
Walk to Kristiansand
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
    Bus - 651651
    Wait for bus
    651
    Kristiansand
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kristiansand Rutebilstasjon
    123 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kristiansand Rutebilstasjon
    30 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Kjos Haveby
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kvadraturen Videregående Skole
    3 min
  • 9
    Walk to Kristiansand
    Walk to
    Kristiansand
    160 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Skien to Kristiansand by bus via M1, 651 and M2

To get from Skien to Kristiansand 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 651 bus and finally take the M2 bus from Kristiansand Rutebilstasjon station to Kvadraturen Videregående Skole station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 18 min.

198min
Walk to bus station
Bus - M1M1
Bus - 651651
Bus - M2M2
Walk to Kristiansand
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
    Bus - 651651
    Wait for bus
    651
    Kristiansand
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kristiansand Rutebilstasjon
    123 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kristiansand Rutebilstasjon
    30 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - M2M2
    Wait for bus
    M2
    Hånes - Sørlandssenteret
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kvadraturen Videregående Skole
    3 min
  • 9
    Walk to Kristiansand
    Walk to
    Kristiansand
    160 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Skien to Kristiansand

The distance between Skien, Norway and Kristiansand, Norway is approximately 175.34 km, which can typically be travelled in 194 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Skien to Kristiansand 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
  • Liegata
  • Nygata

Ferry stations close to Skien:

  • Skien Hjellebrygga

Public transit stations close to Kristiansand, Norway

Kristiansand is located at Kristiansand, Norway and the nearest public transit station is Tollbodgata.

Train stations close to Kristiansand:

  • Kristiansand Stasjon

Bus stations close to Kristiansand:

  • Tollbodgata
  • Fylkeshuset
  • Samfundets Skole Sentrum

Related Routes

Alternative route from Skien to Kristiansand by bus via M1, 651 and M2

To get from Skien to Kristiansand 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 651 bus and finally take the M2 bus from Kristiansand Rutebilstasjon station to Kvadraturen Videregående Skole station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 18 min.

198min
Walk to bus station
Bus - M1M1
Bus - 651651
Bus - M2M2
Walk to Kristiansand
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
    Bus - 651651
    Wait for bus
    651
    Kristiansand
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kristiansand Rutebilstasjon
    123 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kristiansand Rutebilstasjon
    30 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - M2M2
    Wait for bus
    M2
    Hånes - Sørlandssenteret
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kvadraturen Videregående Skole
    3 min
  • 9
    Walk to Kristiansand
    Walk to
    Kristiansand
    160 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 194 minutes, using Bus line M1, Bus line 651, Bus line 12.

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

    The alternative route takes 198 minutes, using Bus line M1, Bus line 651, Bus line M2.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 14 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Skien to Kristiansand 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 Kristiansand in Norway

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

    The total travel time between Skien and Kristiansand in Norway by bus is about 3 hr 14 min.

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

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

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