How to travel from Skien to Hønefoss, Norway

The distance between Skien and Hønefoss is around 150km (93 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 10m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Skien to Hønefoss by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train

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

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    NOK 305($30)
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Bus

Take the bus to Lysaker stasjon and then to Hønefoss sentrum.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    NOK 420($41)
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Nor-Way Bussekspress

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Drive

Drive to Hønefoss.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Distance150km (93 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Skien and Hønefoss

There are several options for getting from Skien to Hønefoss by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around NOK 305 ($30) and will take around 2h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 340 ($33).

The distance between Skien and Hønefoss is around 150km (93 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 108km (67 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Skien and Hønefoss by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Skien to Hønefoss is to drive which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx NOK 340 ($33).

The cheapest way to travel between Skien and Hønefoss, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around NOK 305 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Skien and Hønefoss. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Skien to Hønefoss. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Drammen stasjon. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 30m.

Norwegian Railways run train services between Skien and Hønefoss. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Skien and Hønefoss. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Skien to Hønefoss. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Skjelsvik knutepunkt and Lysaker stasjon. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 20m.

Vy Buss, Nor-Way Bussekspress, Vaernes Ekspressen and Brakar run regular bus services between Skien and Hønefoss. Buses run every 2 hours and take around 3h 20m 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 Hønefoss. We recommend that you take the train to Drammen stasjon and then to Hønefoss stasjon. instead which will take 2h 30m.

The closest major airport to Hønefoss is Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) (OSL) which is approximately 47km (29 miles) from Hønefoss. Torp Sandefjord Airport (TRF) (TRF) and Sogndal Airport (SOG) (SOG) 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 Hønefoss. The distance is around 150km (93 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Skien to Hønefoss is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around NOK 305 ($30).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Skien and Hønefoss

Transport options from Skien to Hønefoss
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 30m
NOK 305($30)
every 4 hours198km (123 miles)
Bus
3h 20m
NOK 420($41)
every 2 hours219km (136 miles)
Drive
2h 10m
NOK 340($33)
on demand150km (93 miles)

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Airports near Hønefoss

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

OSL
Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL)
International Airport
Distance
47km (29 miles) from Hønefoss
TRF
Torp Sandefjord Airport (TRF)
Domestic Airport
Distance
110km (68 miles) from Hønefoss
SOG
Sogndal Airport (SOG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
202km (126 miles) from Hønefoss