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How to get from Birkenes to Skien by bus?

From Birkenes to Skien by bus

To get from Birkenes to Skien in Norway, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 36 bus from Høigilts Moner station to Kristiansand Rutebilstasjon station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the VY190 bus and finally take the M1 bus from Skjelsvik Knutepunkt station to Skien Landmannstorget station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 54 min.

294min
Bus - 3636
Bus - VY190VY190
Bus - M1M1
Walk to Skien
Leaves from Høigilts Moner

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Birkenes
  • 2
    Bus - 3636
    Wait for bus
    36
    Kristiansand
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kristiansand Rutebilstasjon
    63 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kristiansand Rutebilstasjon
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - VY190VY190
    Wait for bus
    VY190
    Oslo
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Skjelsvik Knutepunkt
    134 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Skjelsvik Knutepunkt
    130 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - M1M1
    Wait for bus
    M1
    Gulset Via Eikstrand
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Skien Landmannstorget
    46 min
  • 10
    Walk to Skien
    Walk to
    Skien
    100 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Birkenes to Skien by bus via 36, VY190 and M2

To get from Birkenes to Skien in Norway, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 36 bus from Høigilts Moner station to Kristiansand Rutebilstasjon station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the VY190 bus and finally take the M2 bus from Skjelsvik Knutepunkt station to Skien Landmannstorget station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 16 min.

316min
Bus - 3636
Bus - VY190VY190
Bus - M2M2
Walk to Skien
Leaves from Høigilts Moner

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Birkenes
  • 2
    Bus - 3636
    Wait for bus
    36
    Kristiansand
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kristiansand Rutebilstasjon
    63 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kristiansand Rutebilstasjon
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - VY190VY190
    Wait for bus
    VY190
    Oslo
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Skjelsvik Knutepunkt
    134 min
  • 7
    Bus - M2M2
    Wait for bus
    M2
    Falkum Via Brattås-Eidanger
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Skien Landmannstorget
    59 min
  • 9
    Walk to Skien
    Walk to
    Skien
    100 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Birkenes to Skien

The distance between Birkenes, Norway and Skien, Norway is approximately 216.5 km, which can typically be travelled in 294 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Birkenes to Skien 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 Birkenes

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

Bus stations close to Birkenes:

  • Høigilt
  • Varpelia
  • Nordalen

Public transit stations close to Skien, Norway

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
  • RÃ¥dhusplassen

Ferry stations close to Skien:

  • Skien Hjellebrygga
  • Løveid Sluse

Alternative route from Birkenes to Skien by bus via 36, VY190 and M2

To get from Birkenes to Skien in Norway, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 36 bus from Høigilts Moner station to Kristiansand Rutebilstasjon station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the VY190 bus and finally take the M2 bus from Skjelsvik Knutepunkt station to Skien Landmannstorget station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 16 min.

316min
Bus - 3636
Bus - VY190VY190
Bus - M2M2
Walk to Skien
Leaves from Høigilts Moner

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Birkenes
  • 2
    Bus - 3636
    Wait for bus
    36
    Kristiansand
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kristiansand Rutebilstasjon
    63 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kristiansand Rutebilstasjon
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - VY190VY190
    Wait for bus
    VY190
    Oslo
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Skjelsvik Knutepunkt
    134 min
  • 7
    Bus - M2M2
    Wait for bus
    M2
    Falkum Via Brattås-Eidanger
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Skien Landmannstorget
    59 min
  • 9
    Walk to Skien
    Walk to
    Skien
    100 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 294 minutes, using Bus line 36, Bus line VY190, Bus line M1.

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

    The alternative route takes 316 minutes, using Bus line 36, Bus line VY190, Bus line M2.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 54 min.

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

    The 36 bus line goes from Kristiansand station near Birkenes to Kristiansand Rutebilstasjon station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Kristiansand Rutebilstasjon station near Skien in Norway

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

    The total travel time between Birkenes and Skien in Norway by bus is about 4 hr 54 min.

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

    Get on the 36 bus from the Kristiansand stop near Birkenes in Norway.

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

    Get off the bus at the Kristiansand Rutebilstasjon stop, which is closest to Skien in Norway.