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 50 - SFr 90 and takes 9h 4m.

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 14m 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.

Train or fly from Linz to Olten?

The best way to get from Linz to Olten is to train which takes 7h 19m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 140. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs SFr 130 - SFr 500 and takes 7h 37m.

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 14m 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 392+ 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 94–139
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Linz Industriezeile to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N191 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Oltentrain Ic5 / ...
9h 4m
CHF 54–86
Drive 589.3 km
1. Drive from Linz to Oltencar 589.3 km
6h 14m
CHF 93–134
Fly Linz Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Linz Airport (LNZ) to Basel (BSL)plane LNZ - BSL
7h 37m
CHF 131–499
Train via Bregenz
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Bregenztrain Drf
2. Take the train from Bregenz to Zürich HBtrain Ec
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Oltentrain Ic5 / ...
9h 4m
CHF 142–292
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 42m
CHF 152–418
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
7h 3m
CHF 146–418
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 15m
CHF 99–320
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 26m
CHF 123–300
Train to Graz Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Graz Hbftrain
2. Fly from Graz Airport (GRZ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GRZ - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Oltentrain
8h 29m
CHF 179–498

Linz to Olten by train

54Weekly Trains

7h 19mAverage Duration

CHF 94Cheapest 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. Alternatively, DAT Danish Air Transport, Air Dolomiti, and five other airlines fly from Linz Airport (LNZ) to Basel (BSL) twice daily.

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