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 30 - SFr 240 and takes 5h 10m.

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 10m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 240.

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-Keleti and arriving at Olten via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 24m.

How far is it from Budapest to Olten?

The distance between Budapest and Olten is 943 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 24m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 220.

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

It takes approximately 5h 10m 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-Keleti 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 54m 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 389+ hotels available in Olten.

Budapest to Olten - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Budapest to Olten by plane, train, bus, or car

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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 10m
CHF 34–237
Train
1. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Oltentrain Ic5 / ...
11h 24m
CHF 145–213
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Budapest Népliget bus station to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N882 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Oltentrain Ic5 / ...
15h 54m
CHF 81–141
Drive 997.8 km
1. Drive from Budapest to Oltencar 997.8 km
9h 54m
CHF 159–229
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 26m
CHF 97–257
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 25m
CHF 91–339
Bus, train via Bratislava
1. Take the bus from Budapest to Bratislavabus
2. Take the train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Oltentrain Ic5 / ...
14h 13m
CHF 128–204

Budapest to Olten by train

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11h 24mAverage Duration

CHF 145Cheapest Price

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Distance: 943.1 km
Duration: 5h 10m

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

You can take a train from Budapest-Keleti to Olten via Zuerich Hb and Zürich HB in around 11h 24m.

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