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Trip Overview

The average train between Basel and Olten takes 30 min and the fastest train takes 24 min. The train runs at least 3 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.

30 min
Duration
39 km
Distance
CHF 12
Average price
Every 20 minutes
Frequency

Basel to Olten train times

Trains run every 20 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 12:10 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 30 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    train train 40 min • Direct
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    train train 25 min • Direct
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    train train 27 min • Direct
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    train train 40 min • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    train train 42 min • Direct
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    train train 26 min • Direct
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    train train 40 min • Direct
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    train train 42 min • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    train train 42 min • Direct
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    train train 26 min • Direct
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    train train 40 min • Direct
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    train train 42 min • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    train train 42 min • Direct
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    train train 26 min • Direct
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    train train 40 min • Direct
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    train train 42 min • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    train train 42 min • Direct
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    train train 26 min • Direct
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    train train 40 min • Direct
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    train train 42 min • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    train train 42 min • Direct
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    train train 26 min • Direct
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    train train 40 min • Direct
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    train train 42 min • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    train train 42 min • Direct
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    train train 26 min • Direct
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    train train 40 min • Direct
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    train train 36 min • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Basel to Olten? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Basel to Olten.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 38.9 km
  • Duration: 30 min

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Olten, Switzerland?

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Basel SBB to Olten every 20 minutes. Tickets cost CHF 12–20 and the journey takes 40 min. Two other operators also service this route.

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