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

By bus and train

To get from Skien to Vestnes in Norway, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 601 bus from Skien Landmannstorget station to Porsgrunn Kammerherreløkka station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE11 train and finally take the VY148 bus from Oslo Lufthavn station to Vestnes Sentrum station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 46 min.

466min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 601601
Train - RE11RE11
Bus - VY148VY148
Walk to Vestnes
Leaves from Skien Landmannstorget

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Skien Landmannstorget
    90 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 601601
    Wait for bus
    601
    Drangedal
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Porsgrunn Kammerherreløkka
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Porsgrunn Stasjon
    70 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - RE11RE11
    Wait for train
    RE11
    Eidsvoll
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Oslo Lufthavn Stasjon
    144 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oslo Lufthavn
    160 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - VY148VY148
    Wait for bus
    VY148
    Ålesund
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Vestnes Sentrum
    276 min
  • 10
    Walk to Vestnes
    Walk to
    Vestnes
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via R 1, F5 and VY148

To get from Skien to Vestnes in Norway, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the R 1 bus from Skien Landmannstorget station to Bø Stasjon station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the F5 train and finally take the VY148 bus from Oslo Bussterminal station to Vestnes Sentrum station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 9 hr 32 min.

572min
Walk to bus station
Bus - R 1R 1
Train - F5F5
Bus - VY148VY148
Walk to Vestnes
Leaves from Skien Landmannstorget

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Skien Landmannstorget
    50 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - R 1R 1
    Wait for bus
    R 1
    Seljord
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bø Stasjon
    109 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bø Stasjon
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - F5F5
    Wait for train
    F5
    Oslo S
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Oslo S
    90 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oslo Bussterminal
    250 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - VY148VY148
    Wait for bus
    VY148
    Ålesund
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Vestnes Sentrum
    303 min
  • 10
    Walk to Vestnes
    Walk to
    Vestnes
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Skien to Vestnes

The distance between Skien, Norway and Vestnes, Norway is approximately 684.97 km, which can typically be travelled in 466 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Skien to Vestnes 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 Skien

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
  • Rådhusplassen

Ferry stations close to Skien:

  • Skien Hjellebrygga

Public transit stations close to Vestnes, Norway

Vestnes is located at Vestnes, Norway and the nearest public transit station is Vestnes Sentrum.

Bus stations close to Vestnes:

  • Vestnes Sentrum
  • Kaigata
  • Brugata

Ferry stations close to Vestnes:

  • Furneset Ferjekai

Alternative route by bus and train via R 1, F5 and VY148

To get from Skien to Vestnes in Norway, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the R 1 bus from Skien Landmannstorget station to Bø Stasjon station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the F5 train and finally take the VY148 bus from Oslo Bussterminal station to Vestnes Sentrum station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 9 hr 32 min.

572min
Walk to bus station
Bus - R 1R 1
Train - F5F5
Bus - VY148VY148
Walk to Vestnes
Leaves from Skien Landmannstorget

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Skien Landmannstorget
    50 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - R 1R 1
    Wait for bus
    R 1
    Seljord
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bø Stasjon
    109 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bø Stasjon
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - F5F5
    Wait for train
    F5
    Oslo S
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Oslo S
    90 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oslo Bussterminal
    250 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - VY148VY148
    Wait for bus
    VY148
    Ålesund
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Vestnes Sentrum
    303 min
  • 10
    Walk to Vestnes
    Walk to
    Vestnes
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 466 minutes, using Bus line 601, Bus line RE11, Bus line VY148.

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

    The alternative route takes 572 minutes, using Bus line R 1, Bus line F5, Bus line VY148.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 7 hr 46 min.

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

    The 601 bus line goes from Skien Landmannstorget station near Skien to Drangedal station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Drangedal station near Vestnes in Norway

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

    The total travel time between Skien and Vestnes in Norway by bus and train is about 7 hr 46 min.

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

    Get on the 601 bus from the Skien Landmannstorget stop near Skien in Norway.

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

    Get off the bus at the Drangedal stop, which is closest to Vestnes in Norway.

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