How to travel from Alesund to Skien, Norway
The distance between Alesund and Skien is around 607km (377 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 55m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Alesund to Skien by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Skien → Alesund if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to Oslo Sandefjord (TRF), Train
Fly from Alesund (AES) to Oslo Sandefjord (TRF) then take the train to Skien stasjon.
- Duration2h 55m
- Flight time1h 50m
- Typical costNOK 2,255($220)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Bus
Take the bus to Lillehammer skysstasjon then Oslo bussterminal and then to Skjelsvik knutepunkt.
- Duration10h 45m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical costNOK 1,435($140)
Vy Buss
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Dombås stasjon then take the train to Oslo lufthavn stasjon and then to Skien stasjon.
- Duration9h 40m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costNOK 1,280($125)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alesund and Skien
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Alesund to Skien by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around NOK 1,160 ($115) and will take around 10hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 2,255 ($220).
The distance between Alesund and Skien is around 607km (377 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 400km (249 miles)
It takes around 9h 40m to get from Alesund and Skien by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Alesund to Skien is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx NOK 2,255 ($220).
The cheapest way to travel between Alesund and Skien, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around NOK 1,160 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Alesund and Skien. We recommend that you fly from Alesund (AES) to Oslo Sandefjord (TRF) then take the train to Skien stasjon. instead which will take 2h 55m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Alesund and Skien. It typically takes around 10h 45m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Alesund to Skien. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lillehammer skysstasjon, Oslo bussterminal and Skjelsvik knutepunkt. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 10h 45m.
Vy Buss, Nor-Way Bussekspress and Vaernes Ekspressen run regular bus services between Alesund and Skien. Buses run twice a week and take around 10h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Alesund to Skien. We recommend that you fly from Alesund (AES) to Oslo (OSL) then take the train to Skien stasjon. instead which will take 3h 55m.
The closest major airport to Skien is Torp Sandefjord Airport (TRF) (TRF) which is approximately 42km (26 miles) from Skien. Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) (OSL) and Kristiansand Airport (KRS) (KRS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Alesund and Skien. The distance is around 677km (421 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alesund to Skien is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 9h 40m and will usually cost around NOK 1,280 ($125).
Compare travel optionsbetween Alesund and Skien
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Oslo Sandefjord (TRF), Train + 4 similar | 2h 55m | NOK 2,255($220) | every 3 hours | 639km (397 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 3h 55m | NOK 1,600($155) | every 3 hours | 607km (377 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 5h 35m | NOK 2,285($225) | 5 times a week | 630km (391 miles) |
| Bus to Molde lufthavn Årø, plane and train | 6hrs | NOK 1,710($165) | every 3 hours | 657km (408 miles) |
| Bus to Hjelmeset, plane and train | 7h 40m | NOK 2,615($255) | once daily | 698km (434 miles) |
Bus | 10h 45m | NOK 1,435($140) | twice a week | 760km (473 miles) |
Bus and Train + 2 similar | 9h 40m | NOK 1,280($125) | once daily | 707km (440 miles) |
| Bus to Åndalsnes stasjon, train | 10hrs | NOK 1,160($115) | 5 times a week | 697km (433 miles) |
| Bus to Oslo bussterminal, Train | 10h 35m | NOK 1,170($115) | once daily | 752km (467 miles) |
Drive | 9h 20m | NOK 1,495($145) | on demand | 677km (421 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Alesund and Skien
Bus companies
Vy Buss
Trafikanten Møre og Romsdal
Nor-Way Bussekspress
Vaernes Ekspressen
Airlines
Norwegian Air Shuttle
Widerøe
Train operators
Sj Nord
Airports near Skien
The following major airports near Skien offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Norway and internationally.
Torp Sandefjord Airport (TRF)
- Distance
- 42km (26 miles) from Skien
Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL)
- Distance
- 136km (84 miles) from Skien
Kristiansand Airport (KRS)
- Distance
- 145km (90 miles) from Skien