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

The cheapest way to get from Brussels to Olten is to bus which costs SFr 50 - SFr 75 and takes 8h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brussels to Olten is to fly and train which takes 4h 45m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 230.

Is there a direct train between Brussels and Olten?

No, there is no direct train from Brussels to Olten. However, there are services departing from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and arriving at Olten via Strasbourg and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.

How far is it from Brussels to Olten?

The distance between Brussels and Olten is 907 km. The road distance is 574.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Brussels to Olten without a car is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 270.

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

It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Brussels to Olten, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brussels to Olten train from?

Brussels to Olten train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Train, bus or fly from Brussels to Olten?

The best way to get from Brussels to Olten is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 50 - SFr 75 and takes 8h 57m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 95 - SFr 250 and takes 6h 15m.

Where does the Brussels to Olten train arrive?

Brussels to Olten train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Strasbourg station.

Can I drive from Brussels to Olten?

Yes, the driving distance between Brussels to Olten is 575 km. It takes approximately 6h 7m to drive from Brussels to Olten.

How do I get a train ticket from Brussels to Olten?

Book your Brussels to Olten train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Olten?

There are 377+ hotels available in Olten.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Brussels to Olten by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to StrasbourgTgv
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel SbbTer
6h 27m
CHF 122–262
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Basel SBBN506 / ...
8h 57m
CHF 51–75
Drive 574.9 km
1. Drive from Brussels to Olten574.9 km
6h 7m
CHF 92–132
Fly Brussels Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)BRU - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Olten
4h 45m
CHF 98–228
Bus via Brussels-North Station
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North Station to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse
9h 15m
Fly Brussels Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Basel (BSL)BRU - BSL
6h 15m
CHF 96–242
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)AMS - BSL
5h 56m
CHF 109–334
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)FRA - BSL
5h 43m
CHF 170–431
Fly Brussels Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)BRU - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Renens VD
3. Take the train from Renens VD to Olten
6h 31m
CHF 93–227
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)AMS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Olten
6h 21m
CHF 151–380

Brussels to Olten by train

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6h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 907 km
Duration: 6h 27m

What companies run services between Brussels, Belgium and Olten, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Olten via Strasbourg and Basel SBB in around 6h 27m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Brussels-North train station to Basel SBB 3 times a day. Tickets cost CHF 40–60 and the journey takes 7h 55m.

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