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

The cheapest way to get from London to Olten is to bus which costs SFr 60 - SFr 140 and takes 15h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Olten is to fly and train which takes 5h and costs SFr 85 - SFr 350.

Is there a direct train between London and Olten?

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 32m.

How far is it from London to Olten?

The distance between London and Olten is 1016 km.

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

The best way to get from London to Olten without a car is to train which takes 7h 32m and costs SFr 230 - SFr 430.

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

It takes approximately 7h 32m to get from London to Olten, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Olten train from?

London to Olten train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.

Train or bus from London to Olten?

The best way to get from London to Olten is to train which takes 7h 32m and costs SFr 230 - SFr 430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 60 - SFr 140 and takes 15h 57m.

What is the time difference between London and Olten?

Olten is 1h ahead of London. It is currently 6:38 PM in London and 7:38 PM in Olten.

Where does the London to Olten train arrive?

London to Olten train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

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

Book your London to Olten train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Olten?

There are 391+ hotels available in Olten.

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

There are 11 ways to get from London to Olten by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, plane, train, or car ferry

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 London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain Tgv
7h 32m
CHF 238–426
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Luxembourg P+R Bouillonbus : London - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
2. Take the bus from Luxembourg to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)bus BlaBlaCar Bus
15h 57m
CHF 63–136
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from London to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Oltencar
10h
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Basel, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Basel (BSL)plane LHR - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Oltentrain
5h
CHF 88–349
Bus via Paris
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N199
19h 32m
CHF 68–154
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from London to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Oltencar
11h 6m
CHF 136–229
Fly London City Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LCY - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Oltentrain
5h 29m
CHF 113–399
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LHR - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Oltentrain
5h 26m
CHF 102–299
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Basel (BSL)plane LGW - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Oltentrain
5h 23m
CHF 71–287
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LGW - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Oltentrain
5h 49m
CHF 95–277
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LTN - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Oltentrain
5h 48m
CHF 87–341

London to Olten by train

45Weekly Trains

7h 32mAverage Duration

CHF 238Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,015.7 km
Duration: 7h 32m

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 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from London Victoria to Olten via Luxembourg, Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB), and Basel SBB in around 15h 57m.

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