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

The cheapest way to get from Brussels to Olten is to bus via Basel which costs SFr 50 - SFr 75 and takes 8h 58m.

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 54m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 210.

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 31m.

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 31m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 250.

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

It takes approximately 6h 31m 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 31m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 250. Alternatively, you can bus via Basel, which costs SFr 50 - SFr 75 and takes 8h 58m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 80 - SFr 230 and takes 6h 18m.

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 10m 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 389+ hotels available in Olten.

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

There are 9 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 Strasbourgtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
6h 31m
CHF 115–243
Bus via Basel
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Basel SBBbus N506 / ...
8h 58m
CHF 50–73
Drive 574.9 km
1. Drive from Brussels to Oltencar 574.9 km
6h 10m
CHF 90–130
Fly Brussels Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BRU - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Oltentrain
4h 54m
CHF 92–207
Bus
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North Station to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strassebus
9h 16m
Fly Brussels Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Basel (BSL)plane BRU - BSL
6h 18m
CHF 80–221
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)plane AMS - BSL
6h 18m
CHF 98–293
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane AMS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Oltentrain
6h 49m
CHF 135–309
Fly Brussels Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BRU - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Renens VDtrain
3. Take the train from Renens VD to Oltentrain
6h 48m
CHF 91–234

Brussels to Olten by train

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Distance: 907.1 km
Duration: 6h 31m

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

You can take a train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Olten via Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 6h 31m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Brussels-North train station to Basel SBB 3 times a day. Tickets cost CHF 40–55 and the journey takes 7h 55m.

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