The distance between Åndalsnes and Skien is around 572km (355 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4hrs.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Åndalsnes to Skien by train, bus, 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 → Åndalsnes if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Molde lufthavn Årø then fly from Molde (MOL) to Oslo Sandefjord (TRF) then take the train to Skien stasjon.
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Take the train to Lillehammer stasjon then Oslo lufthavn stasjon and then to Skien stasjon.
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Take the bus to Lillehammer skysstasjon then Oslo bussterminal and then to Skjelsvik knutepunkt.
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There are several options for getting from Åndalsnes to Skien by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around NOK 955 ($95) and will take around 7h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 2,820 ($275).
The distance between Åndalsnes and Skien is around 572km (355 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 380km (236 miles)
It takes around 7h 55m to get from Åndalsnes and Skien by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Åndalsnes to Skien is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx NOK 2,820 ($275).
The cheapest way to travel between Åndalsnes and Skien, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around NOK 955 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Åndalsnes and Skien. It typically takes around 7h 55m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Åndalsnes to Skien. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lillehammer stasjon and Oslo lufthavn stasjon. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 55m.
Sj Nord and Norwegian Railways run train services between Åndalsnes and Skien. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 7h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Åndalsnes and Skien. It typically takes around 8h 40m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Åndalsnes 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 8h 40m.
Vy Buss, Nor-Way Bussekspress and Vaernes Ekspressen run regular bus services between Åndalsnes and Skien. Buses run twice a week and take around 8h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Åndalsnes to Skien. We recommend that you take the bus to Molde lufthavn Årø then fly from Molde (MOL) to Oslo (OSL) then take the train to Skien stasjon. instead which will take 4h 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Åndalsnes and Skien. The distance is around 572km (355 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Åndalsnes to Skien is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 55m and will usually cost around NOK 955 ($95).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus to Molde lufthavn Årø, plane and train + 3 similar | 4hrs | NOK 2,820($275) | twice daily | 715km (444 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Train | 4h 55m | NOK 1,650($160) | twice daily | 622km (386 miles) |
Bus to Ålesund rutebilstasjon, plane and train | 5h 55m | NOK 1,905($185) | once daily | 729km (453 miles) |
Bus to Molde trafikkterminal, plane and train | 6h 40m | NOK 2,305($225) | every 3 hours | 713km (443 miles) |
Train | 7h 55m | NOK 955($95) | 5 times a week | 581km (361 miles) |
Bus | 8h 40m | NOK 1,280($125) | twice a week | 638km (397 miles) |
Drive | 7h 45m | NOK 1,270($125) | on demand | 572km (355 miles) |
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Nor-Way Bussekspress
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Trafikanten Møre og Romsdal
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Flyr
The following major airports near Skien offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Norway and internationally.