The average train between Basel and Olten takes 31 min and the fastest train takes 24 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Basel to Olten. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 15 minutes between Basel and Olten. The earliest departure is at 12:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Basel is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Olten at 12:12 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 31 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Basel station and arriving at Olten station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 31 min.
Basel to Olten train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Olten train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Olten station.
Book your Basel to Olten train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), SBB GmbH and Schweizerische Südostbahn AG.
The distance between Basel and Olten is 34 km. The road distance is 39 km.
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Basel SBB to Olten every 20 minutes. Tickets cost CHF 12–40 and the journey takes 40 min. Two other operators also service this route.
