How to get from Skien to Sortland by bus, ferry and train?

From Skien to Sortland by bus, ferry and train

To get from Skien to Sortland in Norway, you’ll need to take one train line, one bus line and one ferry line: take the RX11 train from Skien Stasjon station to Oslo S station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the VY146 bus and finally take the HAV ferry from Måløy Kystrutekai station to Sortland Kystrutekai station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 30 hr 9 min. The bus, ferry and train schedule from Skien may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, ferry and train schedule to Sortland on the Moovit app.

1809min
Walk to train station
Train - RX11RX11
Bus - VY146VY146
Ferry - HAVHAV
Walk to Sortland
Leaves from Skien Stasjon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Skien Stasjon
    1.33 km • 20 min
  • 2
    Train - RX11RX11
    Wait for train
    RX11
    Oslo S
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Oslo S
    145 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oslo Bussterminal
    250 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - VY146VY146
    Wait for bus
    VY146
    Måløy
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Måløy Terminal
    519 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Måløy Kystrutekai
    230 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Ferry - HAVHAV
    Wait for ferry
    HAV
    Kirkenes
  • 9
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Sortland Kystrutekai
    804 min
  • 10
    Walk to Sortland
    Walk to
    Sortland
    890 m • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Skien to Sortland

The distance between Skien, Norway and Sortland, Norway is approximately 1846.65 km, which can typically be travelled in 1809 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Skien to Sortland by bus, ferry and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Norway – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Ferry And Train schedule from Skien to Sortland

To check the bus, ferry and train schedule from Skien to Sortland using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Skien) and destination (Sortland), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, ferry and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, ferry and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus, ferry and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 1809 minutes, using Train line RX11, Bus line VY146, Ferry line HAV.

  • Is there a direct train between Skien and Sortland in Norway?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one bus line and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 30 hr 9 min.

  • Which train line goes from Skien to Sortland in Norway?

    The RX11 train line goes from Skien Stasjon station near Skien to Oslo S station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one ferry line till Oslo S station near Sortland in Norway.

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

    The total travel time between Skien and Sortland in Norway by train, bus and ferry is about 30 hr 9 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Skien to get to Sortland in Norway?

    Get on the RX11 train from the Skien Stasjon station near Skien in Norway.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Skien and Sortland in Norway?

    Get off the train at the Oslo S station, which is closest to Sortland in Norway.

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