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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Olten is to drive which costs SFr 90 - SFr 140 and takes 5h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Olten is to train and fly which takes 4h 50m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 330.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Olten?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Olten. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Olten via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.

How far is it from Essen to Olten?

The distance between Essen and Olten is 614 km. The road distance is 588.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Olten without a car is to train which takes 5h 34m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Essen to Olten, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Olten train from?

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

Train or fly from Essen to Olten?

The best way to get from Essen to Olten is to train which takes 5h 34m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 200. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs SFr 100 - SFr 280 and takes 6h 26m.

Where does the Essen to Olten train arrive?

Essen to Olten train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Essen to Olten?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Olten is 589 km. It takes approximately 5h 11m to drive from Essen to Olten.

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

Book your Essen to Olten train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Olten?

There are 381+ hotels available in Olten.

Essen to Olten - 8 ways to travel via train, night train, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Essen to Olten by train, night 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 Essen Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 43
5h 34m
CHF 67–193
Train, night train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain Re
2. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Basel Sbbnighttrain Nj
9h 34m
CHF 59–334
Drive 588.7 km
1. Drive from Essen to Oltencar 588.7 km
5h 11m
CHF 93–134
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DUS - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Oltentrain
5h 1m
CHF 89–270
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
4h 50m
CHF 133–328
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Basel (BSL)plane DUS - BSL
6h 26m
CHF 107–274
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Oltentrain
5h
CHF 115–284
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CGN - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Oltentrain
5h 28m
CHF 91–276

Essen to Olten by train

45Weekly Trains

5h 34mAverage Duration

CHF 67Cheapest Price

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Distance: 614.5 km
Duration: 5h 34m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Basel SBB every 4 hours. Tickets cost CHF 60–180 and the journey takes 4h 48m. Alternatively, Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, and two other airlines fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Basel (BSL) every 3 hours.

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