The average train between Olten and Linz takes 11h 20m and the fastest train takes 8h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Olten to Linz. 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 Olten and Linz. The earliest departure is at 5:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Olten is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Linz at 1:17 PM. All services require a transfer at Sargans and take an average of 11h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Olten to Linz. However, there are services departing from Olten station and arriving at Linz station via Sargans. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 20m.
Olten to Linz train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Olten station.
Olten to Linz train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Linz/Donau Hbf station.
Book your Olten to Linz train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Railjet.
The distance between Olten and Linz is 488.1 km. The road distance is 648 km.
You can take a train from Olten to Linz/Donau Hbf via Sargans and Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof in around 9h 5m.