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

The cheapest way to get from Erlangen to Olten is to bus and train which costs SFr 35 - SFr 90 and takes 8h 21m.

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 via Frankfurt am Main which takes 7h 12m and costs SFr 65 - 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 via Frankfurt am Main which takes 7h 12m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 270. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs SFr 80 - SFr 260 and takes 6h 30m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 9h 48m.

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.

Where can I stay near Olten?

There are 391+ 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 via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Frankfurttrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
7h 12m
CHF 68–270
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Munich central bus stationbus N73 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Zurich Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Oltentrain Ic5 / ...
8h 21m
CHF 39–85
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 80–258
Train
1. Take the train from Nuernberg Hbf to Basel Bad Bftrain Ec
7h 13m
CHF 83–138
Bus
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 127–325
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 130–267
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 139–289
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 147–350
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 120–338

Erlangen to Olten by train

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7h 12mAverage Duration

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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, Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, and four other airlines fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Basel (BSL) every 4 hours.

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