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

The cheapest way to get from Como to Olten is to bus which costs SFr 24 - SFr 35 and takes 6h.

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

The fastest way to get from Como to Olten is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 60.

Is there a direct bus between Como and Olten?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Como Grandate and arriving at Olten Station station. Services depart twice a week, and operate Wednesday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 6h.

Is there a direct train between Como and Olten?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Como S. Giovanni and arriving at Olten. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 30m.

How far is it from Como to Olten?

The distance between Como and Olten is 244 km. The road distance is 251.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Como to Olten without a car is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 230.

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

The train from Como S. Giovanni to Olten takes 3h 30m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Como to Olten bus from?

Como to Olten bus services, operated by Gruppo Di Maio, depart from Como Grandate station.

Where do I catch the Como to Olten train from?

Como to Olten train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Como S. Giovanni station.

Train or bus from Como to Olten?

The best way to get from Como to Olten is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 24 - SFr 35 and takes 6h.

Where does the Como to Olten bus arrive?

Como to Olten bus services, operated by Gruppo Di Maio, arrive at Olten Station.

Where does the Como to Olten train arrive?

Como to Olten train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Olten station.

Can I drive from Como to Olten?

Yes, the driving distance between Como to Olten is 251 km. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Como to Olten.

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

Book your Como to Olten train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Olten?

There are 161+ hotels available in Olten.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Como to Olten by train (Trenitalia), bus, train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Oltentrain Ec
3h 30m
CHF 50–230
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Como Grandate to Olten Stationbus
6h
CHF 24–35
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Como to Luzernbus FlixBus 1524
2. Take the train from Luzern to Oltentrain Ir26
3h 58m
CHF 30–72
Drive 251.1 km
1. Drive from Como to Oltencar 251.1 km
2h 45m
CHF 40–58
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Como Lago to Saronnotrain
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MXP - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Oltentrain
4h 33m
CHF 91–247
Train via Arth
1. Take the train from Como S.Giovanni to Arth-Goldautrain Ec
2. Take the train from Arth-Goldau to Oltentrain Ic21 / ...
3h 38m
CHF 61–225
Train via Bellinzona
1. Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Bellinzonatrain S10 / ...
2. Take the train from Bellinzona to Oltentrain Ic21 / ...
3h 45m
CHF 31–236

Como to Olten by train

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Distance: 244 km
Duration: 3h 30m

What companies run services between Como, Italy and Olten, Switzerland?

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Como S. Giovanni to Olten once daily. Tickets cost CHF 75–230 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Trenitalia EuroCity also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Gruppo Di Maio operates a bus from Como Grandate to Olten Station twice a week. Tickets cost CHF 24–35 and the journey takes 6h.

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