The average train between Vienna and Olten takes 8h 50m and the fastest train takes 8h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Vienna 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 4 times a day between Vienna and Olten. The earliest departure is at 5:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Vienna is at 3:28 PM which arrives into Olten at 12:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Zuerich Hb and take an average of 8h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Olten. However, there are services departing from Vienna station and arriving at Olten station via Zuerich Hb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.
Vienna to Olten train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Wien Hbf station.
Vienna to Olten train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Olten station.
Book your Vienna to Olten train tickets online with Railjet and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Vienna and Olten is 639.6 km. The road distance is 833 km.
You can take a train from Wien Hbf to Olten via Zuerich Hb and Zürich HB in around 8h 36m.