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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Olten is to fly which costs SFr 60 - SFr 190 and takes 6h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Olten is to fly and train which takes 6h 20m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 330.

Is there a direct train between Bucharest and Olten?

No, there is no direct train from Bucharest to Olten. However, there are services departing from Bucuresti Nord and arriving at Olten via Budapest-Keleti and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 45m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Olten?

The distance between Bucharest and Olten is 1471 km. The road distance is 1811.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Bucharest to Olten without a car is to bus and train via Budapest which takes 20h 39m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Bucharest to Olten, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Olten train from?

Bucharest to Olten train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Bucuresti Nord station.

Train or fly from Bucharest to Olten?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Olten is to fly which takes 7h 30m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 290. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 190 - SFr 290 and takes 28h 45m.

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Olten?

Olten is 1h behind Bucharest. It is currently 6:10 AM in Bucharest and 5:10 AM in Olten.

Where does the Bucharest to Olten train arrive?

Bucharest to Olten train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Budapest-Keleti station.

Can I drive from Bucharest to Olten?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Olten is 1811 km. It takes approximately 18h 8m to drive from Bucharest to Olten.

Where can I stay near Olten?

There are 376+ hotels available in Olten.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Bucharest 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 Bucharest Otopeni to Zurich Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)OTP - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Olten
6h 20m
CHF 153–329
Fly Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport to Basel
cheapest
1. Fly from Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) to Basel (BSL)BBU - BSL
6h 34m
CHF 64–185
Bus, train via Budapest
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
2. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Zuerich HbRjx
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to OltenIc5 / ...
20h 39m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Ploiești
2. Take the bus from Ploieşti to Luzern, Bahnhof
3. Take the train from Luzern to OltenEc / ...
27h 14m
CHF 82–186
Drive 1,811.2 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Olten1,811.2 km
18h 8m
CHF 288–416
Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Basel
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Basel (BSL)OTP - BSL
7h 30m
CHF 126–283
Train
1. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Budapest-KeletiIr
2. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Zuerich HbRjx
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to OltenIc5 / ...
28h 45m
CHF 196–282
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Zurich Bus Station1921
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to OltenIc5 / ...
31h 24m
CHF 85–180
Bus, train #3
1. Take the bus from Bucureşti to Bresica
2. Take the train from Brescia to Arth-GoldauEc
3. Take the train from Arth-Goldau to OltenEc / ...
31h 37m
CHF 137–244
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Bucharest to Villach Hbf ARZ
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf ARZ to München Ost
3. Drive from München Ost to Olten
19h 16m
CHF 321–457

Bucharest to Olten by train

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28h 45mAverage Duration

CHF 196Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,470.6 km
Duration: 6h 20m

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Olten, Switzerland?

Lufthansa City, Lufthansa, and six other airlines fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Basel (BSL) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bucuresti Nord to Olten via Budapest-Keleti, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 28h 45m.

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