How to travel from Skien to Ørsta, Norway
The distance between Skien and Ørsta is around 568km (353 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Skien to Ørsta 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 Ørsta → Skien if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Oslo lufthavn stasjon then fly from Oslo (OSL) to Orsta/Volda (HOV).
- Duration3h 55m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical costNOK 2,195($215)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Oslo bussterminal then Kjøs bru and then to Ørsta rutebilstasjon.
- Duration11h 55m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costNOK 1,395($135)
Vy Buss
Train to Lillestrøm stasjon, bus
Take the train to Lillestrøm stasjon and then to Lillehammer stasjon then take the bus to Ørsta rutebilstasjon.
- Duration10h 35m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costNOK 1,160($115)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Skien and Ørsta
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Skien to Ørsta by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around NOK 1,160 ($115) and will take around 10h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 2,195 ($215).
The distance between Skien and Ørsta is around 568km (353 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 375km (233 miles)
It takes around 11h 55m to get from Skien and Ørsta by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Skien to Ørsta is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx NOK 2,195 ($215).
The cheapest way to travel between Skien and Ørsta, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around NOK 1,160 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Skien and Ørsta. We recommend that you take the train to Oslo lufthavn stasjon then fly from Oslo (OSL) to Orsta/Volda (HOV). instead which will take 3h 55m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Skien and Ørsta. It typically takes around 11h 55m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Skien to Ørsta. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Skjelsvik knutepunkt, Oslo bussterminal and Kjøs bru. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 11h 55m.
Vy Buss, Nor-Way Bussekspress, Vaernes Ekspressen and Trafikanten Møre og Romsdal run regular bus services between Skien and Ørsta. Buses run twice daily and take around 11h 55m 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 Ørsta. We recommend that you take the train to Oslo lufthavn stasjon then fly from Oslo (OSL) to Orsta/Volda (HOV). instead which will take 3h 55m.
The closest major airport to Ørsta is Ørsta–Volda Airport (HOV) (HOV) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Ørsta. Ålesund Vigra Airport (AES) (AES) and Sandane Airport (SDN) (SDN) 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 Ørsta. The distance is around 668km (415 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Skien to Ørsta is to take the bus which takes, on average, 11h 55m and will usually cost around NOK 1,395 ($135).
Compare travel optionsbetween Skien and Ørsta
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 2 similar | 3h 55m | NOK 2,195($215) | every 4 hours | 568km (353 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 5h 30m | NOK 1,720($170) | hourly | 668km (415 miles) |
| Train to Oslo lufthavn stasjon, plane and bus | 6hrs | NOK 2,530($245) | once daily | 636km (395 miles) |
Bus | 11h 55m | NOK 1,395($135) | twice daily | 738km (458 miles) |
Train to Lillestrøm stasjon, bus + 2 similar | 10h 35m | NOK 1,160($115) | once daily | 700km (435 miles) |
| Train to Oslo S, Bus | 11hrs | NOK 1,170($115) | once daily | 729km (453 miles) |
| Train and Bus | 11hrs | NOK 1,240($120) | 5 times a week | 733km (455 miles) |
Drive | 9h 10m | NOK 1,475($145) | on demand | 668km (415 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Skien and Ørsta
Bus companies
Vy Buss
Nor-Way Bussekspress
Vaernes Ekspressen
Trafikanten Møre og Romsdal
Airlines
Widerøe
Norwegian Air Shuttle
Train operators
Sj Nord
Airports near Ørsta
The following major airports near Ørsta offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Norway and internationally.
Ørsta–Volda Airport (HOV)
- Distance
- 13km (8 miles) from Ørsta
Ålesund Vigra Airport (AES)
- Distance
- 36km (22 miles) from Ørsta
Sandane Airport (SDN)
- Distance
- 54km (33 miles) from Ørsta