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 55 - SFr 190 and takes 6h 35m.

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 27m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 320.

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 1532 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 7h 31m 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 31m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 280. 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 6:45 PM in Bucharest and 5:45 PM 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 14m to drive from Bucharest to Olten.

Where can I stay near Olten?

There are 389+ hotels available in Olten.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Bucharest to Olten by plane, bus, train, 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 Basel
best
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Basel (BSL)plane OTP - BSL
7h 31m
CHF 125–271
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 35m
CHF 58–184
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 196–288
Drive 1,812.9 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Oltencar 1,812.9 km
18h 14m
CHF 284–410
Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane OTP - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Oltentrain
6h 27m
CHF 152–317
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Zurich Bus Stationbus 1921
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Oltentrain Ic5 / ...
30h 59m
CHF 143–207
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Bucharest Militari Bus Station to Milan Bus Stationbus FlixBus
2. Take the train from Rho-Fiera Milano to Oltentrain Ec
37h 58m
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Bucharest to Villach Hbf ARZcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf ARZ to München Ostcartrain
3. Drive from München Ost to Oltencar
19h 21m
CHF 318–442

Bucharest to Olten by train

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28h 45mAverage Duration

CHF 196Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,532.2 km
Duration: 7h 31m

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) 4 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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