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

The cheapest way to get from Genoa to Olten is to drive which costs SFr 70 - SFr 110 and takes 4h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Genoa to Olten is to drive which takes 4h 34m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 110.

Is there a direct train between Genoa and Olten?

No, there is no direct train from Genoa to Olten. However, there are services departing from Genova P.Za Principe and arriving at Olten via Milano Centrale and Arth-Goldau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.

How far is it from Genoa to Olten?

The distance between Genoa and Olten is 426 km. The road distance is 431.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Genoa to Olten without a car is to train which takes 6h 52m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 150.

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

It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Genoa to Olten, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Genoa to Olten bus from?

Genoa to Olten bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Genoa station.

Where do I catch the Genoa to Olten train from?

Genoa to Olten train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Genova P.Za Principe station.

Train or bus from Genoa to Olten?

The best way to get from Genoa to Olten is to train which takes 6h 52m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 15m.

Where does the Genoa to Olten bus arrive?

Genoa to Olten bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.

Where does the Genoa to Olten train arrive?

Genoa to Olten train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Genoa to Olten?

Yes, the driving distance between Genoa to Olten is 432 km. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Genoa to Olten.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Genoa to Olten?

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Where can I stay near Olten?

There are 374+ hotels available in Olten.

Genoa to Olten - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

Q: Is there a direct bus between Genoa and Olten?

No, there is no direct bus from Genoa to Olten. However, there are services departing from Genoa and arriving at Olten Gosgerstrasse via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.

There are 6 ways to get from Genoa to Olten by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, 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 Genova P.Za Principe to Milano Centraletrain Ic
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Arth-Goldautrain Ec
3. Take the train from Arth-Goldau to Oltentrain Ec / ...
6h 52m
CHF 63–144
Bus
1. Take the bus from Genoa to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus 500 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Luganobus 076 / ...
3. Take the bus from Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani to Olten Gosgerstrassebus
8h 15m
Drive 431.5 km
1. Drive from Genoa to Oltencar 431.5 km
4h 34m
CHF 70–101
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MXP - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Oltentrain
7h 7m
CHF 94–253
Train via Bellinzona
1. Take the train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centraletrain Ic
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bellinzonatrain Ec
3. Take the train from Bellinzona to Oltentrain Ec / ...
7h 16m
CHF 65–137
Train #2
1. Take the train from Genova P. Principe to Zugtrain Ec
2. Take the train from Zug to Surseetrain S1
8h 12m
CHF 151–266

Genoa to Olten by train

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6h 52mAverage Duration

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Distance: 425.6 km
Duration: 6h 52m

What companies run services between Genoa, Italy and Olten, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Genova P.Za Principe to Olten via Milano Centrale and Arth-Goldau in around 6h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Genoa to Olten Gosgerstrasse via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, Lugano, and Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani in around 8h 15m.

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