How to travel from Skien to Flåm, Norway

The distance between Skien and Flåm is around 332km (206 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 55m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Skien to Flåm 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Torp stasjon then fly from Oslo Sandefjord (TRF) to Bergen (BGO) then take the train to Flåm stasjon.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    NOK 1,515($150)
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Train

Take the train to Drammen stasjon and then to Flåm stasjon.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    NOK 605($59)
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Drive

Drive to Flåm Station.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Distance332km (206 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Skien and Flåm

There are several options for getting from Skien to Flåm 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 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 1,515 ($150).

The distance between Skien and Flåm is around 332km (206 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 223km (138 miles)

It takes around 6h 40m to get from Skien and Flåm by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Skien to Flåm is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx NOK 1,515 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Skien and Flåm, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around NOK 605 ($59) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Skien and Flåm. It typically takes around 6h 40m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Skien to Flåm. 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 Skien and Flåm. 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.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Skien and Flåm. We recommend that you take the train to Torp stasjon then fly from Oslo Sandefjord (TRF) to Bergen (BGO) then take the train to Flåm stasjon. instead which will take 4h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Skien to Flåm. We recommend that you take the train to Torp stasjon then fly from Oslo Sandefjord (TRF) to Bergen (BGO) then take the train to Flåm stasjon. instead which will take 4h 55m.

The closest major airport to Flåm is Sogndal Airport (SOG) (SOG) which is approximately 33km (20 miles) from Flåm. Bringeland Airport (FDE) (FDE) and Bergen Airport (BGO) (BGO) 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 Skien and Flåm. The distance is around 332km (206 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 Skien to Flåm is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 40m and will usually cost around NOK 605 ($59).

How do I get from Skien to Flåm

Compare travel optionsbetween Skien and Flåm

Transport options from Skien to Flåm
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
4h 55m
NOK 1,515($150)
3 times a week499km (310 miles)
Train
6h 40m
NOK 605($59)
3 times a week418km (260 miles)
Drive
5hrs
NOK 740($72)
on demand332km (206 miles)

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Airports near Flåm

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

SOG
Sogndal Airport (SOG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
33km (20 miles) from Flåm
FDE
Bringeland Airport (FDE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
93km (58 miles) from Flåm
BGO
Bergen Airport (BGO)
International Airport
Distance
121km (75 miles) from Flåm