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Henrik Ibsen Museum
Birthplace museum for Henrik Ibsen, presenting rooms and exhibitions that introduce his family background and early years in Skien.
Cheapest price
£24
Average price
£35
Fastest journey
1 h 49 m
Average duration
1 h 51 m
Buses per day
40
Distance
101 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Oslo to Skien is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Oslo to Skien will cost around £35 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £24.
Of the 40 buses that leave Oslo for Skien every day 40 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 101 km distance in an average of 1 h 51 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 49 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 52 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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VY190Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Oslo to Skien among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £18. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 1h 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, and a train costs an average of £26.
Distance: 101 km
Most popular Coach | Train |
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£22 Average Price Cheapest | £28 Average Price |
2h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 50m Average total duration 2h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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The table below shows live departures for Oslo to Skien coaches for tomorrow, Monday 3 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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VY190 | 6:00 Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 1h52 | 7:52 Porsgrunn, Breviksvegen (Skjelsvik hub) | 0 changesdirect | |
VY190 | 6:00 Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 1h52 | 7:52 Porsgrunn, Breviksvegen (Skjelsvik hub) | 0 changesdirect | |
VY190 | 7:00 Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 1h52 | 8:52 Porsgrunn, Breviksvegen (Skjelsvik hub) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:20 Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 2h08 | 9:28 Porsgrunn, Breviksvegen (Skjelsvik hub) | 0 changesdirect | |
VY190 | 8:00 Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 1h52 | 9:52 Porsgrunn, Breviksvegen (Skjelsvik hub) | 0 changesdirect | |
VY190 | 8:00 Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 1h52 | 9:52 Porsgrunn, Breviksvegen (Skjelsvik hub) | 0 changesdirect | |
VY190 | 8:15 Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 1h49 | 10:04 Porsgrunn, Breviksvegen (Skjelsvik hub) | 0 changesdirect | |
VY190 | 8:15 Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 1h49 | 10:04 Porsgrunn, Breviksvegen (Skjelsvik hub) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:30 Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 2h03 | 10:33 Porsgrunn, Breviksvegen (Skjelsvik hub) | 0 changesdirect | |
VY190 | 9:00 Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 1h52 | 10:52 Porsgrunn, Breviksvegen (Skjelsvik hub) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:30 Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 2h03 | 11:33 Porsgrunn, Breviksvegen (Skjelsvik hub) | 0 changesdirect | |
VY190 | 10:00 Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 1h52 | 11:52 Porsgrunn, Breviksvegen (Skjelsvik hub) | 0 changesdirect | |
VY190 | 10:00 Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 1h52 | 11:52 Porsgrunn, Breviksvegen (Skjelsvik hub) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:30 Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 2h03 | 12:33 Porsgrunn, Breviksvegen (Skjelsvik hub) | 0 changesdirect | |
VY190 | 11:00 Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 1h52 | 12:52 Porsgrunn, Breviksvegen (Skjelsvik hub) | 0 changesdirect | |
VY190 | 11:00 Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 1h52 | 12:52 Porsgrunn, Breviksvegen (Skjelsvik hub) | 0 changesdirect | |
VY190 | 12:00 Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 1h52 | 13:52 Porsgrunn, Breviksvegen (Skjelsvik hub) | 0 changesdirect | |
VY190 | 12:00 Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 1h52 | 13:52 Porsgrunn, Breviksvegen (Skjelsvik hub) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:00 Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 2h03 | 15:03 Porsgrunn, Breviksvegen (Skjelsvik hub) | 0 changesdirect | |
VY190 | 13:00 Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 1h52 | 14:52 Porsgrunn, Breviksvegen (Skjelsvik hub) | 0 changesdirect | |
VY190 | 14:00 Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 1h52 | 15:52 Porsgrunn, Breviksvegen (Skjelsvik hub) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:00 Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 2h03 | 16:03 Porsgrunn, Breviksvegen (Skjelsvik hub) | 0 changesdirect | |
VY190 | 14:00 Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 1h52 | 15:52 Porsgrunn, Breviksvegen (Skjelsvik hub) | 0 changesdirect | |
VY190 | 15:00 Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 1h52 | 16:52 Porsgrunn, Breviksvegen (Skjelsvik hub) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:00 Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 2h03 | 17:03 Porsgrunn, Breviksvegen (Skjelsvik hub) | 0 changesdirect | |
VY190 | 15:00 Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 1h52 | 16:52 Porsgrunn, Breviksvegen (Skjelsvik hub) | 0 changesdirect | |
VY190 | 16:00 Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 1h52 | 17:52 Porsgrunn, Breviksvegen (Skjelsvik hub) | 0 changesdirect | |
VY190 | 16:00 Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 1h52 | 17:52 Porsgrunn, Breviksvegen (Skjelsvik hub) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:30 Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 2h03 | 18:33 Porsgrunn, Breviksvegen (Skjelsvik hub) | 0 changesdirect | |
VY190 | 17:00 Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 1h52 | 18:52 Porsgrunn, Breviksvegen (Skjelsvik hub) | 0 changesdirect | |
VY190 | 17:00 Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 1h52 | 18:52 Porsgrunn, Breviksvegen (Skjelsvik hub) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:00 Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 2h03 | 20:03 Porsgrunn, Breviksvegen (Skjelsvik hub) | 0 changesdirect | |
VY190 | 18:00 Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 1h52 | 19:52 Porsgrunn, Breviksvegen (Skjelsvik hub) | 0 changesdirect | |
VY190 | 18:00 Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 1h52 | 19:52 Porsgrunn, Breviksvegen (Skjelsvik hub) | 0 changesdirect | |
VY190 | 19:00 Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 1h52 | 20:52 Porsgrunn, Breviksvegen (Skjelsvik hub) | 0 changesdirect | |
VY190 | 19:00 Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 1h52 | 20:52 Porsgrunn, Breviksvegen (Skjelsvik hub) | 0 changesdirect | |
VY190 | 20:00 Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 1h52 | 21:52 Porsgrunn, Breviksvegen (Skjelsvik hub) | 0 changesdirect | |
VY190 | 20:00 Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 1h52 | 21:52 Porsgrunn, Breviksvegen (Skjelsvik hub) | 0 changesdirect | |
VY190 | 23:00 Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 1h52 | 0:52 Porsgrunn, Breviksvegen (Skjelsvik hub) | 0 changesdirect | |
VY190 | 23:00 Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) | 1h52 | 0:52 Porsgrunn, Breviksvegen (Skjelsvik hub) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Buses from Oslo to Skien run on average 29 times per day, taking around 1h 55m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £18 if you book in advance.
There are 29 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:11, the last at 23:11. The fastest coach covers the 101 km distance in 1h 52m.
Distance 101 km |
Average bus duration 1h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Buses per day 29 |
Direct buses 29 |
Fastest bus 1h 52m |
First bus 0:11 |
Last bus 23:11 |
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Discover the best of Skien — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Skien trip today.
Birthplace museum for Henrik Ibsen, presenting rooms and exhibitions that introduce his family background and early years in Skien.
City museum with exhibitions on Skien’s history, culture and daily life, set in a heritage site near the centre.
Art-focused exhibition venue within Telemark Museum, showing changing displays in a historic setting close to Brekkeparken.
Large heritage park with historic buildings, gardens and sweeping views over Skien, ideal for a relaxed walk and city overview.
Central square and gathering place surrounded by shops and civic buildings, useful as a starting point for exploring the town centre.
Pleasant riverside walking area by the water, popular for short strolls, views of boats and a feel for Skien’s canal setting.
A festive flatbread layered with butter, sugar and cinnamon. It is a classic sweet bake from Telemark and closely associated with Skien and nearby districts.
Traditional Norwegian sour cream porridge, rich and creamy, usually served with sugar, cinnamon and cured meat. Long linked to celebrations across Telemark.
Cured and dried leg of lamb, often sliced thin and served on festive platters. It is a longstanding speciality in southern Norwegian food culture, including Telemark.
Popular casual restaurant in central Skien serving burgers, grilled dishes and comfort food in a lively modern setting.
Well-known hotel restaurant by the canal, suited to a relaxed dinner with Norwegian and international dishes in classic surroundings.
Established pub and eatery with a broad menu and central location, known for an informal atmosphere and dependable meals.
Skien is costly for most visitors. Hotels, dining and alcohol are pricier than in much of Europe, though local buses are fairly reasonable.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service. Taxis can be rounded up. Tipping in cafés is optional.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Oslo to Skien by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Skien, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Oslo to Skien buses use the Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) to Porsgrunn, Breviksvegen (Skjelsvik knutepunkt) station pair. Use this guide to compare Oslo and Skien bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Bakery & Cafe (in the station), Fast Food Outlet (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal).
Available at Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Oslo, Schweigaards gate (Bussterminal): Elevators, ramps.
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