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

The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Olten is to drive which costs SFr 35 - SFr 55 and takes 2h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lugano to Olten is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 55.

Is there a direct train between Lugano and Olten?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lugano and arriving at Olten. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 26m.

How far is it from Lugano to Olten?

The distance between Lugano and Olten is 214 km. The road distance is 220.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Lugano to Olten without a car is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 90.

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

The train from Lugano to Olten takes 2h 26m including transfers and departs every three hours.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Olten train from?

Lugano to Olten train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.

Where does the Lugano to Olten train arrive?

Lugano to Olten train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Olten station.

Can I drive from Lugano to Olten?

Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Olten is 221 km. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Lugano to Olten.

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

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Where can I stay near Olten?

There are 391+ hotels available in Olten.

Lugano to Olten - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Lugano to Olten by train (Trenitalia), bus, train, or car

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 Lugano to Oltentrain Ic21 / ...
2h 26m
CHF 45–90
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani to Lucerne Landenbergstrassebus RegioJet 22
2. Take the train from Luzern to Oltentrain Re24 / ...
3h 26m
CHF 27–68
Drive 220.7 km
1. Drive from Lugano to Oltencar 220.7 km
2h 25m
CHF 36–51

Lugano to Olten by train

74Weekly Trains

2h 26mAverage Duration

CHF 45Cheapest Price

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Distance: 214.5 km
Duration: 2h 26m

What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Olten, Switzerland?

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Lugano to Olten every 3 hours. Tickets cost CHF 65–120 and the journey takes 2h 26m. Trenitalia EuroCity also services this route once daily.

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