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

By bus and train

To get from Oslo to Skien in Norway, take the RE11 train from Nationaltheatret Stasjon station to Porsgrunn Stasjon station. Next, take the M2 bus from Porsgrunn Kammerherreløkka station to Skien Landmannstorget station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 53 min.

173min
Walk to train station
Train - RE11RE11
Bus - M2M2
Walk to Skien
Leaves from Nationaltheatret Stasjon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Nationaltheatret Stasjon
    640 m • 9 min
  • 2
    Train - RE11RE11
    Wait for train
    RE11
    Skien
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Porsgrunn Stasjon
    131 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Porsgrunn Kammerherreløkka
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - M2M2
    Wait for bus
    M2
    Falkum Via Brattås-Eidanger
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Skien Landmannstorget
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to Skien
    Walk to
    Skien
    100 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from Oslo to Skien in Norway, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 81 bus from Wessels Plass station to Sjølyst station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NW192 bus and finally take the M1 bus from Skjelsvik Knutepunkt station to Skien Landmannstorget station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 55 min.

175min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8181
Bus - NW192NW192
Bus - M1M1
Walk to Skien
Leaves from Wessels Plass

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wessels Plass
    130 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8181
    Wait for bus
    81
    Fornebu
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sjølyst
    7 min
  • 4
    Bus - NW192NW192
    Wait for bus
    NW192
    Stavanger Lufthavn
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Skjelsvik Knutepunkt
    119 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Skjelsvik Knutepunkt
    100 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - M1M1
    Wait for bus
    M1
    Gulset Via Sundby
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Skien Landmannstorget
    39 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 Oslo to Skien

The distance between Oslo, Norway and Skien, Norway is approximately 178.6 km, which can typically be travelled in 173 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Oslo to Skien 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 Oslo

Oslo is located at Rosenkrantz’ gate, Norway and the nearest public transit station is Wessels Plass.

Subway stations close to Oslo:

  • Stortinget

Bus stations close to Oslo:

  • Wessels Plass
  • Prof. Aschehougs Plass
  • Tinghuset

Public transit stations close to Skien, Norway

Skien is located at Skien, Norway and the nearest public transit station is Rådhusplassen.

Train stations close to Skien:

  • Skien Stasjon

Bus stations close to Skien:

  • Rådhusplassen
  • Ibsenhuset
  • Frognerkrysset

Ferry stations close to Skien:

  • Løveid Sluse
  • Skien Hjellebrygga

Related Routes

By bus

To get from Oslo to Skien in Norway, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 81 bus from Wessels Plass station to Sjølyst station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NW192 bus and finally take the M1 bus from Skjelsvik Knutepunkt station to Skien Landmannstorget station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 55 min.

175min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8181
Bus - NW192NW192
Bus - M1M1
Walk to Skien
Leaves from Wessels Plass

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wessels Plass
    130 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8181
    Wait for bus
    81
    Fornebu
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sjølyst
    7 min
  • 4
    Bus - NW192NW192
    Wait for bus
    NW192
    Stavanger Lufthavn
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Skjelsvik Knutepunkt
    119 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Skjelsvik Knutepunkt
    100 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - M1M1
    Wait for bus
    M1
    Gulset Via Sundby
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Skien Landmannstorget
    39 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 Oslo to Skien?

    The fastest way takes 173 minutes, using Bus line RE11, Bus line M2.

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

    The alternative route takes 175 minutes, using Bus line 81, Bus line NW192, Bus line M1.

  • Is there a direct train between Oslo and Skien?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 53 min.

  • Which train line goes from Oslo to Skien?

    The RE11 train line goes from Nationaltheatret Stasjon station near Oslo in Oslo to Skien station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Skien station near Skien in Norway.

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

    The total travel time between Oslo in Oslo and Skien in Norway by train and bus is about 2 hr 53 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Oslo to get to Skien?

    Get on the RE11 train from the Nationaltheatret Stasjon station near Oslo in Oslo.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Oslo and Skien?

    Get off the train at the Skien stop, which is closest to Skien in Norway.

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