The average train between Locarno and Olten takes 3h 9m and the fastest train takes 2h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Locarno 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 hourly between Locarno and Olten. The earliest departure is at 8:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Locarno is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Olten at 12:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Bellinzona and take an average of 3h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Locarno 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.
No, there is no direct train from Locarno to Olten. However, there are services departing from Locarno station and arriving at Olten station via Zuerich Hb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
Locarno to Olten train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bellinzona station.
Locarno to Olten train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Olten station.
Book your Locarno to Olten train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Trenitalia EuroCity.
The distance between Locarno and Olten is 147.8 km. The road distance is 229 km.
You can take a train from Locarno to Olten via Bellinzona, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 3h 4m.