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

By bus and train

To get from Bergen to Skien in Skien, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 16E bus from Midtun station to Stadsporten station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the F4 train and finally take the RE11 train from Drammen Stasjon station to Skien Stasjon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 8 hr 32 min.

512min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 16E16E
Train - F4F4
Train - RE11RE11
Walk to Skien
Leaves from Midtun

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Midtun
    180 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 16E16E
    Wait for bus
    16E
    Øyjorden
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stadsporten
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bergen Stasjon
    170 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - F4F4
    Wait for train
    F4
    Oslo S
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Drammen Stasjon
    331 min
  • 7
    Train - RE11RE11
    Wait for train
    RE11
    Skien
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Skien Stasjon
    113 min
  • 9
    Walk to Skien
    Walk to
    Skien
    Jernbanevegen
    280 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 29, F4 and RE11

To get from Bergen to Skien in Skien, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 29 bus from Midtun station to Arna Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the F4 train and finally take the RE11 train from Drammen Stasjon station to Skien Stasjon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 8 hr 58 min.

538min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2929
Train - F4F4
Train - RE11RE11
Walk to Skien
Leaves from Midtun

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Midtun
    180 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2929
    Wait for bus
    29
    Arna Terminal Via O/Stølsvegen
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Arna Terminal
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Arna Stasjon
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - F4F4
    Wait for train
    F4
    Oslo S
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Drammen Stasjon
    324 min
  • 7
    Train - RE11RE11
    Wait for train
    RE11
    Skien
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Skien Stasjon
    113 min
  • 9
    Walk to Skien
    Walk to
    Skien
    Jernbanevegen
    280 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Bergen to Skien

The distance between Bergen, Skien and Skien, Skien is approximately 592.61 km, which can typically be travelled in 512 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bergen to Skien by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Skien – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Bergen

Bergen is located at Bergen, Skien and the nearest public transit station is Midtun.

Bus stations close to Bergen:

  • Midtun
  • Sandbrekkeveien
  • Ulsmågveien Nord

Public transit stations close to Skien, Skien

Skien is located at Jernbanevegen, Skien and the nearest public transit station is Bergsland.

Train stations close to Skien:

  • Skien Stasjon

Bus stations close to Skien:

  • Bergsland
  • Gjerpen Kirke
  • Fylkeshuset

Ferry stations close to Skien:

  • Skien Hjellebrygga
  • Løveid Sluse

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 29, F4 and RE11

To get from Bergen to Skien in Skien, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 29 bus from Midtun station to Arna Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the F4 train and finally take the RE11 train from Drammen Stasjon station to Skien Stasjon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 8 hr 58 min.

538min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2929
Train - F4F4
Train - RE11RE11
Walk to Skien
Leaves from Midtun

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Midtun
    180 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2929
    Wait for bus
    29
    Arna Terminal Via O/Stølsvegen
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Arna Terminal
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Arna Stasjon
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - F4F4
    Wait for train
    F4
    Oslo S
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Drammen Stasjon
    324 min
  • 7
    Train - RE11RE11
    Wait for train
    RE11
    Skien
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Skien Stasjon
    113 min
  • 9
    Walk to Skien
    Walk to
    Skien
    Jernbanevegen
    280 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 512 minutes, using Bus line 16E, Bus line F4, Bus line RE11.

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

    The alternative route takes 538 minutes, using Bus line 29, Bus line F4, Bus line RE11.

  • Is there a direct bus between Bergen and Skien?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 8 hr 32 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Bergen to Skien?

    The 16E bus line goes from Midtun station near Bergen in Norway to Øyjorden station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Øyjorden station near Skien in Skien.

  • How long does it take to travel from Bergen to Skien by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Bergen in Norway and Skien in Skien by bus and train is about 8 hr 32 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Bergen to get to Skien?

    Get on the 16E bus from the Midtun stop near Bergen in Norway.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Bergen and Skien?

    Get off the bus at the Øyjorden station, which is closest to Skien in Skien.

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