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

From Skien to Lier by bus and train

To get from Skien to Lier 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 71 bus from Bragernes Torg station to Lierbyen Bussterminal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 50 min.

170min
Walk to bus station
Bus - M2M2
Train - RE11RE11
Bus - 7171
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
    Drammen Stasjon
    94 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bragernes Torg
    480 m • 7 min
  • 8
    Bus - 7171
    Wait for bus
    71
    Asker Via Lierbyen
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Lierbyen Bussterminal
    Ride to bus station
    Lierbyen Bussterminal
    19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Skien to Lier by bus and train via M1, RE11 and 71

To get from Skien to Lier in Norway, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the M1 bus from Skien Landmannstorget station to Porsgrunn Kammerherreløkka station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE11 train and finally take the 71 bus from Bragernes Torg station to Lierbyen Bussterminal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 20 min.

200min
Walk to bus station
Bus - M1M1
Train - RE11RE11
Bus - 7171
Leaves from Skien Landmannstorget

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Skien Landmannstorget
    90 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - M1M1
    Wait for bus
    M1
    Langesund Nedre Via Bøle
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Porsgrunn Kammerherreløkka
    20 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
    Drammen Stasjon
    94 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bragernes Torg
    480 m • 7 min
  • 8
    Bus - 7171
    Wait for bus
    71
    Asker Via Lierbyen
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Lierbyen Bussterminal
    Ride to bus station
    Lierbyen Bussterminal
    19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Skien to Lier

The distance between Skien, Norway and Lier, Norway is approximately 147.1 km, which can typically be travelled in 170 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Skien to Lier 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 Lier, Norway

Lier is located at Lier, Norway and the nearest public transit station is Lierbyen Bussterminal.

Train stations close to Lier:

  • Lier Stasjon
  • Brakerøya Stasjon

Bus stations close to Lier:

  • Lierbyen Bussterminal
  • Bilbo
  • Hegg Skole

Alternative route from Skien to Lier by bus and train via M1, RE11 and 71

To get from Skien to Lier in Norway, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the M1 bus from Skien Landmannstorget station to Porsgrunn Kammerherreløkka station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE11 train and finally take the 71 bus from Bragernes Torg station to Lierbyen Bussterminal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 20 min.

200min
Walk to bus station
Bus - M1M1
Train - RE11RE11
Bus - 7171
Leaves from Skien Landmannstorget

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Skien Landmannstorget
    90 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - M1M1
    Wait for bus
    M1
    Langesund Nedre Via Bøle
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Porsgrunn Kammerherreløkka
    20 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
    Drammen Stasjon
    94 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bragernes Torg
    480 m • 7 min
  • 8
    Bus - 7171
    Wait for bus
    71
    Asker Via Lierbyen
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Lierbyen Bussterminal
    Ride to bus station
    Lierbyen Bussterminal
    19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 170 minutes, using Bus line M2, Bus line RE11, Bus line 71.

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

    The alternative route takes 200 minutes, using Bus line M1, Bus line RE11, Bus line 71.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 50 min.

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

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

    The total travel time between Skien and Lier in Norway by bus and train is about 2 hr 50 min.

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

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