How to travel from Skien to Haugesund, Norway
The distance between Skien and Haugesund is around 361km (224 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 35m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Skien to Haugesund by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Haugesund → Skien if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Torp stasjon then fly from Oslo Sandefjord (TRF) to Haugesund (HAU).
- Duration2h 35m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical costNOK 2,390($235)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Seljord rutebilstasjon and then to Haugesund stadion.
- Duration6h 40m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costNOK 705($69)
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1 similiar route
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Stavanger stasjon then take the bus to Haugesund bussterminal.
- Duration8h 10m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical costNOK 320($31)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Skien and Haugesund
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Skien to Haugesund by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around NOK 320 ($31) and will take around 8h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 2,390 ($235).
The distance between Skien and Haugesund is around 361km (224 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 253km (157 miles)
It takes around 6h 40m to get from Skien and Haugesund by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Skien to Haugesund is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx NOK 2,390 ($235).
The cheapest way to travel between Skien and Haugesund, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around NOK 320 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Skien and Haugesund. We recommend that you take the train to Torp stasjon then fly from Oslo Sandefjord (TRF) to Haugesund (HAU). instead which will take 2h 35m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Skien and Haugesund. It typically takes around 6h 40m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Skien to Haugesund. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Seljord rutebilstasjon. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 40m.
Nor-Way Bussekspress run regular bus services between Skien and Haugesund. Buses run twice daily and take around 6h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Skien to Haugesund. We recommend that you take the train to Torp stasjon then fly from Oslo Sandefjord (TRF) to Haugesund (HAU). instead which will take 2h 35m.
The closest major airport to Haugesund is Haugesund Airport (HAU) (HAU) which is approximately 16km (10 miles) from Haugesund. Stord Airport (SRP) (SRP) and Stavanger Airport (SVG) (SVG) 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 Haugesund. The distance is around 361km (224 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Skien to Haugesund is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 40m and will usually cost around NOK 705 ($69).
Compare travel optionsbetween Skien and Haugesund
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 4 similar | 2h 35m | NOK 2,390($235) | 5 times a day | 485km (301 miles) |
| Train to Oslo lufthavn stasjon, Fly | 3h 60m | NOK 1,065($105) | 5 times a day | 572km (356 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 3h 55m | NOK 1,980($195) | every 4 hours | 424km (264 miles) |
| Train to Torp stasjon, plane and bus | 4h 40m | NOK 1,670($165) | every 4 hours | 511km (318 miles) |
| Train to Oslo lufthavn stasjon, plane and bus | 5h 50m | NOK 1,270($125) | every 4 hours | 657km (408 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 6h 40m | NOK 705($69) | twice daily | 367km (228 miles) |
| Bus via Seljord rutebilstasjon | 6h 45m | NOK 705($69) | 3 times a week | 367km (228 miles) |
Train and Bus | 8h 10m | NOK 320($31) | 4 times a day | 518km (322 miles) |
Drive | 5h 30m | NOK 800($78) | on demand | 361km (224 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Skien and Haugesund
Airlines
Widerøe
Norwegian Air Shuttle
Flyr
Bus companies
Nor-Way Bussekspress
Train operators
Go-Ahead Norge AS
Airports near Haugesund
The following major airports near Haugesund offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Norway and internationally.
Haugesund Airport (HAU)
- Distance
- 16km (10 miles) from Haugesund
Stord Airport (SRP)
- Distance
- 45km (28 miles) from Haugesund
Stavanger Airport (SVG)
- Distance
- 72km (45 miles) from Haugesund