How to travel from Skien to Sarpsborg, Norway
The distance between Skien and Sarpsborg is around 152km (95 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 2h 45m.
2 routes found
We've found 2 different ways to get from Skien to Sarpsborg by train, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Sarpsborg → Skien if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Tønsberg stasjon then take a ferry to Moss then take the train to Sarpsborg stasjon.
- Duration2h 45m
- Departshourly
- Typical costNOK 215($21)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Sandefjord then take a ferry to Strömstad Torskholmen then drive to Sarpsborg.
- Duration3h 45m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical costNOK 235($23)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Skien and Sarpsborg
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Skien to Sarpsborg by train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take a ferry which costs around NOK 215 ($21) and will take around 2h 45m.
The distance between Skien and Sarpsborg is around 152km (95 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 97km (60 miles)
It takes around 2h 45m to get from Skien and Sarpsborg by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Skien to Sarpsborg is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx NOK 215 ($21).
The cheapest way to travel between Skien and Sarpsborg is to take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around NOK 215 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Skien and Sarpsborg. We recommend that you take the train to Tønsberg stasjon then take a ferry to Moss then take the train to Sarpsborg stasjon. instead which will take 2h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Skien and Sarpsborg. We recommend that you take the train to Tønsberg stasjon then take a ferry to Moss then take the train to Sarpsborg stasjon. instead which will take 2h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Skien to Sarpsborg. We recommend that you take the train to Tønsberg stasjon then take a ferry to Moss then take the train to Sarpsborg stasjon. instead which will take 2h 45m.
The closest major airport to Sarpsborg is Torp Sandefjord Airport (TRF) (TRF) which is approximately 56km (35 miles) from Sarpsborg. 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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Skien to Sarpsborg. We recommend that you take the train to Tønsberg stasjon then take a ferry to Moss then take the train to Sarpsborg stasjon. instead which will take 2h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Skien to Sarpsborg is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around NOK 215 ($21).
Compare travel optionsbetween Skien and Sarpsborg
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Ferry | 2h 45m | NOK 215($21) | hourly | 152km (95 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 3h 45m | NOK 235($23) | every 4 hours | 166km (103 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Skien and Sarpsborg
Ferry operators
Bastø Fosen AS
Color Line AS
Fjordline
Train operators
Airports near Sarpsborg
The following major airports near Sarpsborg offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Norway and internationally.
Torp Sandefjord Airport (TRF)
- Distance
- 56km (35 miles) from Sarpsborg
Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL)
- Distance
- 105km (65 miles) from Sarpsborg
Kristiansand Airport (KRS)
- Distance
- 216km (135 miles) from Sarpsborg