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

The cheapest way to get from Germany to Olten is to bus and train which costs SFr 50 - SFr 120 and takes 14h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Germany to Olten is to fly and train which takes 3h 22m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 290.

Is there a direct train between Germany and Olten?

No, there is no direct train from Germany to Olten. However, there are services departing from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf and arriving at Olten via Berlin Hbf and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.

How far is it from Germany to Olten?

The distance between Germany and Olten is 344 km. The road distance is 827.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Germany to Olten without a car is to train which takes 9h 8m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 270.

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

It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Germany to Olten, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Germany to Olten train from?

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

Where does the Germany to Olten train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Germany to Olten?

Yes, the driving distance between Germany to Olten is 828 km. It takes approximately 8h 25m to drive from Germany to Olten.

Where can I stay near Olten?

There are 376+ hotels available in Olten.

Germany to Olten - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 11 ways to get from Germany to Olten by plane, train, bus, car, or car train

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Fly Frankfurt to Basel, train
best
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)FRA - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Olten
3h 22m
CHF 124–283
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Zurich Bus Station234 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to OltenIc5 / ...
14h 58m
CHF 50–114
Train
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Basel SBB12 / ...
9h 8m
CHF 72–266
Drive 827.7 km
1. Drive from Berlin to Olten827.7 km
8h 25m
CHF 132–191
Fly Frankfurt to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)FRA - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Olten
3h 32m
CHF 96–229
Fly Munich International Airport to Basel, train
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Basel (BSL)MUC - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Olten
3h 42m
CHF 107–246
Fly Stuttgart Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)STR - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Olten
3h 36m
CHF 117–270
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)DUS - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Olten
4h 58m
CHF 87–231
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Frankfurt12 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBB20 / ...
9h 10m
CHF 68–246
Train via Reichartstr.
1. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Basel SBB12N
12h 44m
CHF 117–252
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Berlin to Göttingen
2. Take the car train from Göttingen to München Ost
3. Drive from München Ost to Olten
9h 48m
CHF 188–258

Germany to Olten by train

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9h 8mAverage Duration

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Distance: 344 km
Duration: 3h 22m

What companies run services between Germany and Olten, Switzerland?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Berlin Hbf to Basel SBB every 3 hours. Tickets cost CHF 65–170 and the journey takes 7h 17m. Österreichische Bundesbahnen also services this route twice daily.

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