The distance between Flåm and Skien is around 332km (207 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 50m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Flåm to Skien by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Bergen busstasjon then fly from Bergen (BGO) to Oslo Sandefjord (TRF) then take the train to Skien stasjon.
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Take the train to Drammen stasjon and then to Skien stasjon.
There are several options for getting from Flåm to Skien by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around NOK 605 ($59) and will take around 6h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 1,515 ($150).
The distance between Flåm and Skien is around 332km (207 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 223km (138 miles)
It takes around 6h 40m to get from Flåm and Skien by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Flåm to Skien is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx NOK 1,515 ($150).
The cheapest way to travel between Flåm and Skien, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around NOK 605 ($59) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Flåm and Skien. It typically takes around 6h 40m and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Flåm to Skien. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Drammen stasjon. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 40m.
Norwegian Railways run train services between Flåm and Skien. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 6h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Flåm and Skien. We recommend that you take the train to Bergen busstasjon then fly from Bergen (BGO) to Oslo Sandefjord (TRF) then take the train to Skien stasjon. instead which will take 4h 50m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Flåm to Skien. We recommend that you take the train to Bergen busstasjon then fly from Bergen (BGO) to Oslo Sandefjord (TRF) then take the train to Skien stasjon. instead which will take 4h 50m.
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 Flåm and Skien. The distance is around 332km (207 miles) by road and it will take around 5hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Flåm to Skien is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 40m and will usually cost around NOK 605 ($59).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane | 4h 50m | NOK 1,515($150) | 3 times a week | 499km (310 miles) |
Train | 6h 40m | NOK 605($59) | 3 times a week | 418km (260 miles) |
Drive | 5hrs | NOK 740($72) | on demand | 332km (207 miles) |
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The following major airports near Skien offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Norway and internationally.