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 60 and takes 8h 33m.

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 5h 1m 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 Nürnberg Hbf, Frankfurt and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.

How far is it from Erlangen to Olten?

The distance between Erlangen and Olten is 617 km. The road distance is 421.2 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 12m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 270.

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

It takes approximately 7h 12m 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 Nürnberg Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Erlangen to Olten?

The best way to get from Erlangen to Olten is to train which takes 7h 12m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 60 and takes 8h 33m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 80 - SFr 260 and takes 6h 30m.

Where does the Erlangen to Olten train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Erlangen to Olten?

Yes, the driving distance between Erlangen to Olten is 421 km. It takes approximately 5h 1m 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 329+ 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 Nürnberg Hbf to Frankfurttrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
7h 12m
CHF 64–264
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N872
8h 33m
CHF 34–58
Drive 421.2 km
1. Drive from Erlangen to Oltencar 421.2 km
5h 1m
CHF 66–96
Fly Nuremberg Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Basel (BSL)plane NUE - BSL
6h 30m
CHF 80–257
Train via Stuttgart
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 15m
CHF 82–173
Bus via Erlangen Paul-Gossen-Straße
1. Take the bus from Nürnberg to Basel, Bahnhofbus Ivano-Frankivsk
9h 48m
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 124–307
Fly Nuremberg Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane NUE - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Oltentrain
6h 41m
CHF 117–263
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 43m
CHF 126–253
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 27m
CHF 144–282
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 45m
CHF 120–347

Erlangen to Olten by train

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7h 12mAverage Duration

CHF 64Cheapest Price

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Distance: 617.3 km
Duration: 7h 12m

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

You can take a train from Erlangen to Olten via Nürnberg Hbf, Frankfurt, and Basel SBB in around 7h 12m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Basel SBB 3 times a day. Tickets cost CHF 20–35 and the journey takes 6h.

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