The average train between Olten and Balsthal takes 48 min and the fastest train takes 44 min. There is an hourly train service from Olten to Balsthal. 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 Olten and Balsthal. The earliest departure is at 5:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Olten is at 10:39 PM which arrives into Balsthal at 5:57 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 48 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Olten to Balsthal. However, there are services departing from Olten station and arriving at Balsthal station via Oensingen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 48 min.
Olten to Balsthal train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Olten Hammer station.
Olten to Balsthal train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Balsthal station.
The distance between Olten and Balsthal is 16.2 km. The road distance is 20 km.
You can take a train from Olten Hammer to Balsthal via Oensingen in around 47 min.