The distance between Voss and Skien is around 355km (221 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Voss to Skien by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Skien → Voss if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Bergen stasjon then fly from Bergen (BGO) to Oslo Sandefjord (TRF) then take the train to Skien stasjon.
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Take the train to Drammen stasjon and then to Skien stasjon.
Take the bus to Odda busstasjon then Seljord rutebilstasjon and then to Skien Landmannstorget.
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There are several options for getting from Voss to Skien by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around NOK 605 ($59) and will take around 6h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NOK 1,455 ($140).
The distance between Voss and Skien is around 355km (221 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 235km (146 miles)
It takes around 6h 35m to get from Voss and Skien by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Voss to Skien is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx NOK 1,455 ($140).
The cheapest way to travel between Voss and Skien, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around NOK 605 ($59) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Voss and Skien. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Voss to Skien. 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 6h 35m.
Norwegian Railways run train services between Voss and Skien. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Voss and Skien. It typically takes around 6h 55m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Voss to Skien. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Odda busstasjon, Seljestad vektstasjon and Seljord rutebilstasjon. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 55m.
SKYSS and Nor-Way Bussekspress run regular bus services between Voss and Skien. Buses run twice daily and take around 6h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Voss to Skien. We recommend that you take the train to Bergen stasjon then fly from Bergen (BGO) to Oslo Sandefjord (TRF) then take the train to Skien stasjon. instead which will take 3h 40m.
The closest major airport to Skien is Torp Sandefjord Airport (TRF) (TRF) which is approximately 42km (26 miles) from Skien. 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Voss and Skien. The distance is around 355km (221 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 Voss to Skien is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 35m and will usually cost around NOK 605 ($59).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 1 similar | 3h 40m | NOK 1,455($140) | hourly | 451km (280 miles) |
Train to Bergen stasjon, plane | 5h 40m | NOK 1,310($130) | hourly | 626km (389 miles) |
Train | 6h 35m | NOK 605($59) | every 4 hours | 445km (277 miles) |
Bus | 6h 55m | NOK 675($66) | twice daily | 362km (225 miles) |
Drive | 5h 30m | NOK 790($77) | on demand | 355km (221 miles) |
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Nor-Way Bussekspress
The following major airports near Skien offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Norway and internationally.