The average train between Budapest and Olten takes 12h 20m and the fastest train takes 12h 7m. The train service runs several times per day 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 twice daily between Budapest and Olten. The earliest departure is at 7:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Budapest is at 11:55 AM which arrives into Olten at 12:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Wien Hbf and take an average of 12h 20m. 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 12h 20m.
Budapest to Olten train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Budapest to Olten train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Olten station.
Book your Budapest to Olten train tickets online with Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Railjet and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Budapest and Olten is 837.3 km. The road distance is 1,110 km.
You can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Olten via Wien Hbf, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 13h 9m.
