The train between Budapest and Olten takes 20h 5m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Budapest 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 6 times a week between Budapest and Olten. The earliest departure is at 7:55 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Budapest is at 7:55 PM which arrives into Olten at 4:00 PM. All services require a transfer at Wien Hbf and take an average of 20h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Olten. However, there are services departing from Budapest station and arriving at Olten station via Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 5m.
Budapest to Olten train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Budapest to Olten train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Olten station.
Book your Budapest to Olten train tickets online with Railjet, Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK) and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Budapest and Olten is 837.3 km. The road distance is 1,077 km.
You can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Olten via Wien Hbf and Zürich HB in around 12h 1m.