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

The cheapest way to get from Linz to Olten is to bus and train which costs SFr 40 - SFr 95 and takes 9h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Linz to Olten is to drive which takes 6h 13m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 140.

Is there a direct train between Linz and Olten?

No, there is no direct train from Linz to Olten. However, there are services departing from Linz Hbf and arriving at Olten via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.

How far is it from Linz to Olten?

The distance between Linz and Olten is 648 km. The road distance is 589.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Linz to Olten without a car is to train which takes 7h 19m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 140.

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

It takes approximately 7h 19m to get from Linz to Olten, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Linz to Olten train from?

Linz to Olten train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Linz Hbf station.

Where does the Linz to Olten train arrive?

Linz to Olten train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.

Can I drive from Linz to Olten?

Yes, the driving distance between Linz to Olten is 589 km. It takes approximately 6h 13m to drive from Linz to Olten.

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

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Where can I stay near Olten?

There are 375+ hotels available in Olten.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Linz 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 Linz Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Oltentrain Ic5 / ...
7h 19m
CHF 93–140
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Linz Industriezeile Bus Stop to Munich Hackerbrückebus
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Zurich Bus Stationbus X06 / ...
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Oltentrain Ic5 / ...
9h 6m
CHF 44–91
Drive 589.3 km
1. Drive from Linz to Oltencar 589.3 km
6h 13m
CHF 95–137
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Muenchen Osttrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Basel (BSL)plane MUC - BSL
6h 20m
CHF 116–355
Train via Bregenz
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Bregenz Riedenburgtrain 970 / ...
2. Take the train from St. Margrethen SG to Zürich HBtrain
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Oltentrain Ic5 / ...
9h 26m
CHF 74–162
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Muenchen Osttrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MUC - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Oltentrain
6h 34m
CHF 122–301
Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Flughafen Wientrain
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Basel (BSL)plane VIE - BSL
6h 14m
CHF 77–250
Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Flughafen Wientrain
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane VIE - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Oltentrain
6h 24m
CHF 113–286
Train to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Praha Hlavni Nadrazitrain
2. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane PRG - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Oltentrain
9h 6m
CHF 98–276
Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport, train
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Flughafen Wientrain
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport (ACH)plane VIE - ACH
3. Take the train from Rorschach to Oltentrain
7h 57m
CHF 284–541

Linz to Olten by train

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7h 19mAverage Duration

CHF 93Cheapest Price

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Distance: 648 km
Duration: 7h 19m

What companies run services between Linz, Austria and Olten, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Linz Hbf to Olten via Zuerich Hb and Zürich HB in around 7h 19m.

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