What is the cheapest way to get from Athens to Olten?

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Olten is to fly and train which costs SFr 100 - SFr 290 and takes 7h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Athens to Olten?

The fastest way to get from Athens to Olten is to fly which takes 6h 50m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 270.

Is there a direct bus between Athens and Olten?

No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Olten. However, there are services departing from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL and arriving at Olten via Thessaloníki and Pristina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 34m.

How far is it from Athens to Olten?

The distance between Athens and Olten is 1735 km. The road distance is 2296.7 km.

How do I travel from Athens to Olten without a car?

The best way to get from Athens to Olten without a car is to train and bus which takes 27h 47m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Athens to Olten?

It takes approximately 7h 1m to get from Athens to Olten, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athens to Olten bus from?

Athens to Olten bus services, operated by KTEL Thessalonikis S.A., depart from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL station.

Bus or fly from Athens to Olten?

The best way to get from Athens to Olten is to fly which takes 6h 50m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 270. Alternatively, you can bus via Thessaloníki, which costs and takes 30h 34m.

Where does the Athens to Olten bus arrive?

Athens to Olten bus services, operated by KTEL Thessalonikis S.A., arrive at Thessaloniki Monastiriou station.

What is the time difference between Athens and Olten?

Olten is 1h behind Athens. It is currently 3:13 AM in Athens and 2:13 AM in Olten.

Can I drive from Athens to Olten?

Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Olten is 2297 km. It takes approximately 24h 12m to drive from Athens to Olten.

Where can I stay near Olten?

There are 159+ hotels available in Olten.

Athens to Olten - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Athens to Olten by plane, train, bus, car ferry, ferry, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Zurich Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane ATH - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Oltentrain
7h 1m
CHF 104–283
Fly to Basel
cheapest
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Basel (BSL)plane ATH - BSL
6h 50m
CHF 85–263
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Thessaloníki to Pristinabus
3. Take the bus from Pristina to Luzern, Bahnhofbus
4. Take the train from Luzern to Oltentrain
27h 47m
Train, bus via Budapest
1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki to Budapest Hotel Platanusbus
3. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Oltentrain Ic5 / ...
33h 48m
CHF 237–365
Bus, car ferry, line 2 ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Patrasbus
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Patras to Port of Venicecarferry
3. Take the ferry from Tronchetto "B" to Ferrovia "B"ferry 2 / ...
4. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Arth-Goldautrain Ec
5. Take the train from Arth-Goldau to Oltentrain Ec
2d
CHF 282–476
Fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane ATH - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Renens VDtrain
3. Take the train from Renens VD to Oltentrain
8h 53m
CHF 128–398
Bus via Thessaloníki
1. Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Thessaloniki Monastirioubus
2. Take the bus from Thessaloníki to Pristinabus
3. Take the bus from Pristina to Oltenbus
30h 34m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Athens to Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusavebus
2. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Olten, Bahnhofbus
34h 14m
Drive 2,296.7 km
1. Drive from Athens to Oltencar 2,296.7 km
24h 12m
CHF 377–545

Athens to Olten by train, bus, foot, and tram

2Weekly Services

33h 48mAverage Duration

CHF 237Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,734.6 km
Duration: 7h 1m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Olten, Switzerland?

easyJet flies from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Basel (BSL) twice a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Olten via Thessaloniki Monastiriou, Thessaloníki, and Pristina in around 30h 34m.

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