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

The cheapest way to get from Budapest to Olten is to fly and train which costs SFr 35 - SFr 170 and takes 5h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Budapest to Olten is to fly and train which takes 5h 24m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 170.

Is there a direct train between Budapest and Olten?

No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Olten. However, there are services departing from Budapest-Kelenfoeld and arriving at Olten via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 9m.

How far is it from Budapest to Olten?

The distance between Budapest and Olten is 944 km. The road distance is 997.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Budapest to Olten without a car is to train which takes 11h 9m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 220.

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

It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Budapest to Olten, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Budapest to Olten train from?

Budapest to Olten train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.

Where does the Budapest to Olten train arrive?

Budapest to Olten train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.

Can I drive from Budapest to Olten?

Yes, the driving distance between Budapest to Olten is 998 km. It takes approximately 9h 53m to drive from Budapest to Olten.

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

Book your Budapest to Olten train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Olten?

There are 375+ hotels available in Olten.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Budapest to Olten by plane, train, bus, night 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 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Basel, train
best
1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Basel (BSL)plane BUD - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Oltentrain
5h 24m
CHF 35–169
Train
1. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Oltentrain Ic5 / ...
11h 9m
CHF 143–214
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Zurich Bus Stationbus 882 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Oltentrain Ic5 / ...
14h 9m
CHF 62–147
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenföld to Wien Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the night train from Wien Hbf to Zürich HBnighttrain Nj
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Oltentrain Ic5 / ...
16h 54m
CHF 245–463
Fly Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BUD - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Oltentrain
5h 34m
CHF 104–225
Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbftrain
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Basel (BSL)plane VIE - BSL
7h 31m
CHF 79–248
Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbftrain
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane VIE - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Oltentrain
7h 40m
CHF 116–294
Drive 997.8 km
1. Drive from Budapest to Oltencar 997.8 km
9h 53m
CHF 162–233
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Budapest to Salzburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Salzburg Hbf to München Ostcartrain
3. Drive from München Ost to Oltencar
9h 40m
CHF 221–302

Budapest to Olten by train

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11h 9mAverage Duration

CHF 143Cheapest Price

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Distance: 943.6 km
Duration: 5h 24m

What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Olten, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Olten via Zuerich Hb and Zürich HB in around 11h 9m.

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