There are 11 ways to get from London to Olten by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, plane, train, or car ferry
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Train
best- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain Tgv
7h 33mCHF 226–401Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Luxembourg P+R Bouillonbus : London - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
- Take the bus from Luxembourg to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)bus BlaBlaCar Bus
15h 57mCHF 65–138Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from London to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Oltencar
10h 8mCHF 256–324Fly London Heathrow Airport to Basel, train
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Basel (BSL)plane LHR - BSL
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Oltentrain
5h 1mCHF 88–326Bus via Ghent
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Ghent Dampoortbus N824
- Take the bus from Gent to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strassebus
18h 51mDrive, car ferry
- Drive from London to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Oltencar
11h 8mCHF 154–271Fly London City Airport to Zurich Airport, train
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LCY - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Oltentrain
5h 30mCHF 118–438Fly London Heathrow Airport to Zurich Airport, train
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LHR - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Oltentrain
5h 27mCHF 108–310Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Basel, train
- Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Basel (BSL)plane LGW - BSL
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Oltentrain
5h 24mCHF 86–272Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
- Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LGW - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Oltentrain
5h 50mCHF 91–296Train to Luton Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LTN - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Oltentrain
5h 48mCHF 98–270
London to Olten by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from London to Olten is to bus which costs SFr 65 - SFr 140 and takes 15h 57m.
The fastest way to get from London to Olten is to fly and train which takes 5h 1m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 330.
No, there is no direct bus from London station to Olten. However, there are services departing from London Victoria Green Line Station and arriving at Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) via Luxembourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from London to Olten. However, there are services departing from London St Pancras Intl and arriving at Olten via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.
The distance between London and Olten is 1016 km.
The best way to get from London to Olten without a car is to train which takes 7h 33m and costs SFr 220 - SFr 410.
It takes approximately 7h 33m to get from London to Olten, including transfers.
London to Olten bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from London Victoria Green Line Station.
London to Olten train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.
The best way to get from London to Olten is to train which takes 7h 33m and costs SFr 220 - SFr 410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 65 - SFr 140 and takes 15h 57m.
What companies run services between London, England and Olten, Switzerland?
You can take a train from London St Pancras Intl to Olten via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 7h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Olten via Luxembourg, Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB), and Basel SBB in around 15h 57m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 60–230
Flights from London City Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- CHF 90–300
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 70–190
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 120–210
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- info@regiojet.com
- Website
- RegioJet
Bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Luxembourg P+R Bouillon
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–55
- Website
- RegioJet
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- info@irishferries.fr
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 23–70
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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More Questions & Answers
London to Olten bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Luxembourg P+R Bouillon station.
Olten is 1h ahead of London. It is currently 4:38 AM in London and 5:38 AM in Olten.
London to Olten train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.
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