The average train between Essen and Olten takes 5h 28m and the fastest train takes 5h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen 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 4 hours between Essen and Olten. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Olten at 4:21 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Olten. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Olten station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
Essen to Olten train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Olten train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Basel SBB station.
Book your Essen to Olten train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and SBB GmbH.
The distance between Essen and Olten is 461.1 km. The road distance is 615 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Basel SBB every 4 hours. Tickets cost CHF 100–240 and the journey takes 4h 48m.