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How to get from Oslo to Skien by train?

From Oslo to Skien by train

Take one direct train from Oslo to Skien in Skien: take the RE11 train from Nationaltheatret Stasjon station to Skien Stasjon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 27 min.

147min
Walk to train station
Train - RE11RE11
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
    Skien Stasjon
    133 min
  • 4
    Walk to Skien
    Walk to
    Skien
    Jernbanevegen
    280 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Oslo to Skien

The distance between Oslo, Skien and Skien, Skien is approximately 178.06 km, which can typically be travelled in 147 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Oslo to Skien by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Skien – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Oslo

Oslo is located at Rosenkrantz’ gate, Skien and the nearest public transit station is Prof. Aschehougs Plass.

Subway stations close to Oslo:

  • Stortinget

Bus stations close to Oslo:

  • Prof. Aschehougs Plass
  • Wessels Plass
  • Nationaltheatret

Public transit stations close to Skien, Skien

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

Train stations close to Skien:

  • Skien Stasjon

Bus stations close to Skien:

  • Skien Stasjon
  • Rising Terrasse
  • Jernbanevegen

Ferry stations close to Skien:

  • Skien Hjellebrygga
  • Løveid Sluse

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 147 minutes, using Bus line RE11.

  • Is there a direct train between Oslo and Skien?

    Yes, there’s a direct train going from Oslo in Oslo to Skien in Skien in 2 hr 27 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 near Skien in Skien.

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

    The total travel time between Oslo in Oslo and Skien in Skien by train is about 2 hr 27 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 station, which is closest to Skien in Skien.

  • When is the first train from Oslo to Skien?

    The first train from Oslo in Oslo to Skien in Skien is Eidsvoll-Oslo S-Skien. It leaves the Nationaltheatret Stasjon station at 10:00 AM.

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