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

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Olten is to fly which costs SFr 80 - SFr 190 and takes 6h 52m.

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 52m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 190.

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 1736 km. The road distance is 2296.6 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 28h and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 3m 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, 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 52m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 190. 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, arrive at Thessaloniki Monastiriou station.

What is the time difference between Athens and Olten?

Olten is 1h behind Athens. It is currently 6:31 PM in Athens and 5:31 PM in Olten.

Can I drive from Athens to Olten?

Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Olten is 2297 km. It takes approximately 24h 8m to drive from Athens to Olten.

Where can I stay near Olten?

There are 391+ hotels available in Olten.

Athens to Olten - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 10 ways to get from Athens to Olten by plane, train, bus, car, or car train

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 3m
CHF 94–178
Fly to Basel
cheapest
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Basel (BSL)plane ATH - BSL
6h 52m
CHF 80–189
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 Ec / ...
28h
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 209–324
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Athens to Villach Hbf ARZcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf ARZ to München Ostcartrain
3. Drive from München Ost to Oltencar
22h 31m
CHF 417–585
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 52m
CHF 117–358
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
Bus via Skopje
1. Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Thessaloniki Monastirioubus
2. Take the bus from Thessaloníki to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus
3. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Oltenbus
35h 49m
CHF 95–160
Drive 2,296.6 km
1. Drive from Athens to Oltencar 2,296.6 km
24h 8m
CHF 375–541

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

2Weekly Services

33h 48mAverage Duration

CHF 209Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,735.5 km
Duration: 7h 3m

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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