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

The cheapest way to get from Erlangen to Olten is to bus which costs SFr 30 - SFr 65 and takes 8h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Erlangen to Olten is to drive which takes 4h 59m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 95.

Is there a direct train between Erlangen and Olten?

No, there is no direct train from Erlangen to Olten. However, there are services departing from Erlangen and arriving at Olten via Hauptbahnhof, Singen and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.

How far is it from Erlangen to Olten?

The distance between Erlangen and Olten is 510 km. The road distance is 421.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Erlangen to Olten without a car is to train which takes 7h 13m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 170.

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

It takes approximately 7h 13m to get from Erlangen to Olten, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Erlangen to Olten train from?

Erlangen to Olten train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Erlangen station.

Train, bus or fly from Erlangen to Olten?

The best way to get from Erlangen to Olten is to train which takes 7h 13m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 65 and takes 8h 32m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 80 - SFr 260 and takes 6h 28m.

Where does the Erlangen to Olten train arrive?

Erlangen to Olten train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Erlangen to Olten?

Yes, the driving distance between Erlangen to Olten is 422 km. It takes approximately 4h 59m to drive from Erlangen to Olten.

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

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Where can I stay near Olten?

There are 376+ hotels available in Olten.

Erlangen to Olten - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Erlangen to Olten by train, bus, 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 Erlangen to Hauptbahnhoftrain 61
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Singentrain 87
3. Take the train from Singen to Zürich HBtrain Ic
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Oltentrain Ic5 / ...
7h 13m
CHF 82–161
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N872
8h 32m
CHF 34–65
Drive 421.8 km
1. Drive from Erlangen to Oltencar 421.8 km
4h 59m
CHF 65–94
Fly Nuremberg Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Basel (BSL)plane NUE - BSL
6h 28m
CHF 80–258
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Frankfurttrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
7h 14m
CHF 61–151
Bus via Erlangen Paul-Gossen-Straße
1. Take the bus from Nürnberg to Basel, Bahnhofbus Ivano-Frankivsk
9h 46m
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Erlangen to München Hbftrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Basel (BSL)plane MUC - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Oltentrain
5h 22m
CHF 119–310
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Erlangen to München Hbftrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MUC - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Oltentrain
5h 37m
CHF 126–243
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Erlangen to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane STR - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Oltentrain
6h 17m
CHF 144–294
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
6h 5m
CHF 135–321
Fly Nuremberg Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane NUE - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain
6h 42m
CHF 117–348

Erlangen to Olten by train

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7h 13mAverage Duration

CHF 82Cheapest Price

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Distance: 509.6 km
Duration: 7h 13m

What companies run services between Erlangen, Germany and Olten, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Erlangen to Olten via Hauptbahnhof, Singen, and Zürich HB in around 7h 13m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Basel SBB 3 times a day. Tickets cost CHF 20–40 and the journey takes 6h.

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