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

The cheapest way to get from Mannheim to Olten is to bus which costs SFr 30 - SFr 50 and takes 4h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mannheim to Olten is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 70.

Is there a direct train between Mannheim and Olten?

No, there is no direct train from Mannheim to Olten. However, there are services departing from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Olten via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.

How far is it from Mannheim to Olten?

The distance between Mannheim and Olten is 292 km. The road distance is 296 km.

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

The best way to get from Mannheim to Olten without a car is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs SFr 28 - SFr 140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Mannheim to Olten, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mannheim to Olten train from?

Mannheim to Olten train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Mannheim to Olten?

The best way to get from Mannheim to Olten is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs SFr 28 - SFr 140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 50 and takes 4h 38m.

Where does the Mannheim to Olten train arrive?

Mannheim to Olten train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Mannheim to Olten?

Yes, the driving distance between Mannheim to Olten is 296 km. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Mannheim to Olten.

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

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Where can I stay near Olten?

There are 389+ hotels available in Olten.

Mannheim to Olten - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Mannheim to Olten by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Oltentrain S3 / ...
3h 8m
CHF 29–139
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mannheim central bus station to Basel SBBbus N474 / ...
4h 38m
CHF 30–46
Drive 296 km
1. Drive from Mannheim to Oltencar 296 km
2h 48m
CHF 47–67
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Oltentrain
3h 40m
CHF 129–287
Train via Wettingen
1. Take the train from Mannheim Hbf to Badentrain Nightjet
4h 46m
CHF 64–187
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Oltentrain
3h 56m
CHF 96–223
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane STR - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Oltentrain
4h 30m
CHF 132–281

Mannheim to Olten by train

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3h 8mAverage Duration

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Distance: 292.4 km
Duration: 3h 8m

What companies run services between Mannheim, Germany and Olten, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Olten via Basel SBB in around 3h 8m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Mannheim central bus station to Basel SBB every 4 hours. Tickets cost CHF 20–28 and the journey takes 3h 35m.

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