How to travel from Geirangerfjord to Skien, Norway

The distance between Geirangerfjord and Skien is around 519km (322 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the train which takes around 6h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Geirangerfjord to Skien by bus, train, car, ferry and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out SkienGeirangerfjord if you're planning a return trip.

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Ferry, Plane and Train

Take a ferry to Ålesund rutebilstasjon hurtigbåtkai then fly from Alesund (AES) to Oslo (OSL) then take the train to Skien stasjon.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    NOK 1,600($155)
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Bus

Take the bus to Oslo bussterminal and then to Skjelsvik knutepunkt.

  • Duration10h 5m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    NOK 1,845($180)
Operated by

Vy Buss

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Lillehammer skysstasjon then take the train to Oslo lufthavn stasjon and then to Skien stasjon.

  • Duration8h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    NOK 1,570($155)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Skien.

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Distance519km (322 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Geirangerfjord and Skien

There are several options for getting from Geirangerfjord to Skien by bus, train, car, ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around NOK 1,570 ($155) and will take around 8h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 6h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 1,600 ($155).

The distance between Geirangerfjord and Skien is around 519km (322 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 345km (214 miles)

It takes around 8h 50m to get from Geirangerfjord and Skien by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Geirangerfjord to Skien is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the train which takes around 6h 55m and will set you back approx NOK 1,600 ($155).

The cheapest way to travel between Geirangerfjord and Skien, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around NOK 1,570 ($155) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Geirangerfjord and Skien. We recommend that you take a ferry to Ålesund rutebilstasjon hurtigbåtkai then fly from Alesund (AES) to Oslo (OSL) then take the train to Skien stasjon. instead which will take 6h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Geirangerfjord and Skien. It typically takes around 10h 5m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Geirangerfjord to Skien. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Grasdalen, Oslo bussterminal and Skjelsvik knutepunkt. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 10h 5m.

Vy Buss, Nor-Way Bussekspress and Vaernes Ekspressen run regular bus services between Geirangerfjord and Skien. Buses run twice daily and take around 10h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Geirangerfjord to Skien. We recommend that you take a ferry to Ålesund rutebilstasjon hurtigbåtkai then fly from Alesund (AES) to Oslo (OSL) then take the train to Skien stasjon. instead which will take 6h 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 Geirangerfjord and Skien. The distance is around 519km (322 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 Geirangerfjord to Skien is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 8h 50m and will usually cost around NOK 1,570 ($155).

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Transport options from Geirangerfjord to Skien
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Ferry, Plane and Train
6h 55m
NOK 1,600($155)
3 times a week722km (449 miles)
Bus
10h 5m
NOK 1,845($180)
twice daily654km (406 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
8h 50m
NOK 1,570($155)
twice daily605km (376 miles)
Bus to Oslo bussterminal, Train9h 55m
NOK 1,730($170)
twice daily646km (401 miles)
Drive
7h 45m
NOK 1,150($110)
on demand519km (322 miles)

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Airports near Skien

The following major airports near Skien offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Norway and internationally.

TRF
Torp Sandefjord Airport (TRF)
Domestic Airport
Distance
42km (26 miles) from Skien
OSL
Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL)
International Airport
Distance
136km (84 miles) from Skien
KRS
Kristiansand Airport (KRS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
145km (90 miles) from Skien