The average train between Mannheim and Olten takes 2h 59m and the fastest train takes 2h 48m. There is an hourly train service from Mannheim 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 Mannheim and Olten. The earliest departure is at 3:31 AM at night, and the last departure from Mannheim is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Olten at 4:21 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Mannheim to Olten. However, there are services departing from Mannheim station and arriving at Olten station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
Mannheim to Olten train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Mannheim to Olten train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Olten station.
Book your Mannheim to Olten train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Mannheim and Olten is 241.5 km. The road distance is 292 km.
You can take a train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Olten via Basel SBB in around 3h 8m.