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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Olten is to train via Cologne which costs SFr 70 - SFr 200 and takes 9h 50m.

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 51m and costs SFr 170 - SFr 450.

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 35m.

How far is it from Essen to Olten?

The distance between Essen and Olten is 615 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 35m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 270.

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

It takes approximately 5h 35m 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, bus or fly from Essen to Olten?

The best way to get from Essen to Olten is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 45m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 110 - SFr 350 and takes 6h 22m.

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?

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Where can I stay near Olten?

There are 390+ hotels available in Olten.

Essen to Olten - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Essen 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 Essen Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 43
5h 35m
CHF 102–269
Train via Cologne
cheapest
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutztrain Re
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz to Basel SBBtrain Nightjet
9h 50m
CHF 72–195
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dusseldorf Central Bus Station to Basel, Bahnhofbus Ivano-Frankivsk
8h 45m
Drive 588.7 km
1. Drive from Essen to Oltencar 588.7 km
5h 11m
CHF 93–135
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 8m
CHF 94–285
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 51m
CHF 179–444
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Basel (BSL)plane DUS - BSL
6h 22m
CHF 115–345
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 7m
CHF 138–374
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 40m
CHF 102–293
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)plane AMS - BSL
7h 11m
CHF 119–388

Essen to Olten by train

48Weekly Trains

5h 35mAverage Duration

CHF 102Cheapest Price

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Distance: 614.7 km
Duration: 5h 35m

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 95–230 and the journey takes 4h 48m. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Dusseldorf Central Bus Station to Basel, Bahnhof once daily, and the journey takes 6h 18m.

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