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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Skien to Karlstad

Composite routes from Skien to Karlstad

Cheapest
4 h 25 min
Car
305 km.
from $16

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Skjelsvik knutepunkt to Oslo
Ave. Duration:
2h 3m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$17.84–$25.48

Norwegian Railways (VY)

Phone:
+47 61 05 19 10
Email:
Website:
vy.no/en
Train from Skien stasjon to Oslo
Ave. Duration:
2h 12m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$47.14–$57.34
Train from Skien stasjon to Lillestrøm
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$50.97–$62.43
Bus from Oslo bussterminal to Karlstad
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
5 times a day

Vy Buss

Phone:
+47 407 05070
Email:
Website:
vybuss.no/
Bus from Skjelsvik knutepunkt to Oslo
Ave. Duration:
1h 56m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$20.39–$30.58
Bus from Oslo bussterminal to Karlstad
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$25.48–$36.95

Nor-Way Bussekspress

Phone:
+47 815 44 444
Website:
nor-way.no/
Bus from Skjelsvik knutepunkt to Oslo
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$34.40–$49.69

Train operators

SJ

Phone:
+46 77 175 75 75
Website:
sj.se
Train from Oslo S to Karlstad
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
4 times a day

Vy Travel AB

Phone:
+46 771 15 15 15
Email:
Website:
vy.se/
Train from Oslo S to Karlstad
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
4 times a week
Train from Lillestrøm stasjon to Karlstad
Ave. Duration:
2h 47m
Frequency:
4 times a week

Tågkompaniet

Phone:
+46 77 144 41 11
Website:
vy.se/
Train from Lillestrøm stasjon to Karlstad
Ave. Duration:
2h 56m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$21.66–$31.85

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Skien to Karlstad?

The cheapest way to get from Skien to Karlstad is to bus which costs $51.09 - $76.09 and takes 7h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Skien to Karlstad?

The fastest way to get from Skien to Karlstad is to drive which takes 4h 29m and costs $65.22 - $103.26 .

Is there a direct bus between Skien and Karlstad?

No, there is no direct bus from Skien to Karlstad station. However, there are services departing from Ibsenhuset and arriving at Karlstad Centralstation via Skjelsvik knutepunkt and Oslo bussterminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Skien and Karlstad?

No, there is no direct train from Skien to Karlstad station. However, there are services departing from Skien stasjon and arriving at Karlstad Centralstation via Oslo S. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.

How far is it from Skien to Karlstad?

The distance between Skien and Karlstad is 408 km. The road distance is 328.3 km.

How do I travel from Skien to Karlstad without a car?

The best way to get from Skien to Karlstad without a car is to train which takes 5h 52m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Skien to Karlstad?

It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Skien to Karlstad, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Skien to Karlstad bus from?

Skien to Karlstad bus services, operated by Vy Buss, depart from Skjelsvik knutepunkt station.

Where do I catch the Skien to Karlstad train from?

Skien to Karlstad train services, operated by Norwegian Railways (VY), depart from Skien stasjon station.

Train or bus from Skien to Karlstad?

The best way to get from Skien to Karlstad is to train which takes 5h 52m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $51.09 - $76.09 and takes 7h 1m.

Where does the Skien to Karlstad bus arrive?

Skien to Karlstad bus services, operated by Vy Buss, arrive at Oslo bussterminal station.

Where does the Skien to Karlstad train arrive?

Skien to Karlstad train services, operated by Norwegian Railways (VY), arrive at Oslo S station.

Can I drive from Skien to Karlstad?

Yes, the driving distance between Skien to Karlstad is 328 km. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Skien to Karlstad.

Where can I stay near Karlstad?

There are 60+ hotels available in Karlstad. Prices start at $45.77 per night.
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