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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Olten is to fly and train which costs SFr 50 - SFr 250 and takes 7h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Olten is to fly which takes 7h 12m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 280.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Olten?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Olten. However, there are services departing from Instabul and arriving at Olten via Pristina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Olten?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Olten. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Olten via Halkali, Videle, Budapest-Keleti and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 2m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Olten?

The distance between Istanbul and Olten is 1908 km. The road distance is 2169.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Olten without a car is to bus and train which takes 29h 9m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 180.

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

It takes approximately 7h 12m to get from Istanbul to Olten, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Olten bus from?

Istanbul to Olten bus services, operated by Erhan Trans, depart from Instabul station.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Olten train from?

Istanbul to Olten train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.

Bus or fly from Istanbul to Olten?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Olten is to fly which takes 7h 12m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 30h 47m.

Where does the Istanbul to Olten bus arrive?

Istanbul to Olten bus services, operated by Erhan Trans, arrive at Pristina station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Olten?

Olten is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 10:06 PM in Istanbul and 9:06 PM in Olten.

Where does the Istanbul to Olten train arrive?

Istanbul to Olten train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Videle station.

Can I drive from Istanbul to Olten?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Olten is 2169 km. It takes approximately 21h 53m to drive from Istanbul to Olten.

Where can I stay near Olten?

There are 159+ hotels available in Olten.

Istanbul to Olten - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train

There are 9 ways to get from Istanbul to Olten by plane, bus, train, night train, car, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Istanbul to Basel
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Basel (BSL)plane IST - BSL
7h 12m
CHF 86–272
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Basel
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Basel (BSL)plane SAW - BSL
7h 32m
CHF 37–245
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Zurich Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Oltentrain Ic5 / ...
29h 9m
CHF 114–171
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Videlenighttrain
2. Take the train from Videle to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
3. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Oltentrain Ic5 / ...
39h 2m
CHF 211–309
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Istanbul to Villach Hbf ARZcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf ARZ to München Ostcartrain
3. Drive from München Ost to Oltencar
20h 16m
CHF 373–532
Fly Istanbul to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane IST - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Oltentrain
7h 23m
CHF 100–234
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane SAW - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Oltentrain
7h 49m
CHF 50–250
Bus
1. Take the bus from Instabul to Pristinabus
2. Take the bus from Pristina to Oltenbus
30h 47m
Drive 2,169.4 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Oltencar 2,169.4 km
21h 53m
CHF 346–499

Istanbul to Olten by bus and train

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29h 9mAverage Duration

CHF 114Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Istanbul to Olten.

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Distance: 1,907.6 km
Duration: 7h 12m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Olten, Switzerland?

Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa fly from Istanbul (IST) to Basel (BSL) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Instabul to Olten via Pristina in around 30h 47m.

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