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 50 - SFr 280 and takes 6h 32m.

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 22m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 350.

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 1812.9 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 Vienna which takes 20h 31m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 22m 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 train which takes 28h 45m and costs SFr 190 - SFr 290. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs SFr 140 - SFr 330 and takes 7h 31m.

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Olten?

Olten is 1h behind Bucharest. It is currently 8:45 AM in Bucharest and 7:45 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 1813 km. It takes approximately 18h 15m to drive from Bucharest to Olten.

Where can I stay near Olten?

There are 160+ hotels available in Olten.

Bucharest to Olten - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 9 ways to get from Bucharest to Olten by plane, train, bus, night train, 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 Bucharest Otopeni to Zurich Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane OTP - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Oltentrain
6h 22m
CHF 159–348
Fly Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport to Basel
cheapest
1. Fly from Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) to Basel (BSL)plane BBU - BSL
6h 32m
CHF 53–276
Bus, train via Vienna
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platzbus
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Oltentrain Ic5 / ...
20h 31m
Train
1. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
2. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Oltentrain Ic5 / ...
28h 45m
CHF 197–281
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbfnighttrain
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Oltentrain Ic5 / ...
27h 29m
CHF 191–261
Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Basel
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Basel (BSL)plane OTP - BSL
7h 31m
CHF 140–323
Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane OTP - STR
2. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain
9h 28m
CHF 139–439
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus 1921
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Oltentrain Ic5 / ...
33h 6m
CHF 141–241
Drive 1,812.9 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Oltencar 1,812.9 km
18h 15m
CHF 286–412

Bucharest to Olten by train

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28h 45mAverage Duration

CHF 197Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,471.1 km
Duration: 6h 22m

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

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

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