How to travel from Larvik to Skien, Norway
The distance between Larvik and Skien is around 34km (21 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 20min.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Larvik to Skien by train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Skien → Larvik if you're planning a return trip.
Train
Take the train to Skien stasjon.
- Duration20min
- Departshourly
- Typical costNOK 72($7)
Taxi
Take a taxi to Skien.
- Duration30min
- Departson demand
- Typical costNOK 770($75)
Thorbjørn Grenaae Andersen
+ 1 othersFrequently asked questionsabout travel between Larvik and Skien
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Larvik to Skien by train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around NOK 72 ($7) and will take around 20min.
The distance between Larvik and Skien is around 34km (21 miles).
It takes around 20min to get from Larvik and Skien by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 30min to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Larvik to Skien is to take the train which takes around 20min and will set you back approx NOK 72 ($7).
The cheapest way to travel between Larvik and Skien, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around NOK 72 ($7) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Larvik and Skien. It typically takes around 20min and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Larvik and Skien with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 20min.
Norwegian Railways run train services between Larvik and Skien. Trains depart hourly and will take around 20min, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Larvik and Skien. We recommend that you take the train to Skien stasjon. instead which will take 20min.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Larvik to Skien. We recommend that you take the train to Skien stasjon. instead which will take 20min.
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 Larvik and Skien. The distance is around 34km (21 miles) by road and it will take around 30min in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Larvik to Skien is to take the train which takes, on average, 20min and will usually cost around NOK 72 ($7).
Compare travel optionsbetween Larvik and Skien
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 20min | NOK 72($7) | hourly | 34km (21 miles) |
Taxi | 30min | NOK 770($75) | on demand | 34km (21 miles) |
Drive | 30min | NOK 82($8) | on demand | 34km (21 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.
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