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

The cheapest way to get from Merzig to Olten is to bus via Strasbourg which costs SFr 30 - SFr 50 and takes 7h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Merzig to Olten is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 75.

Is there a direct bus between Merzig and Olten?

No, there is no direct bus from Merzig station to Olten. However, there are services departing from Merzig bus station and arriving at Olten Gosgerstrasse via Saarbrücken bus station and Strasbourg Interscambio. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Merzig and Olten?

No, there is no direct train from Merzig to Olten. However, there are services departing from Merzig and arriving at Olten via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.

How far is it from Merzig to Olten?

The distance between Merzig and Olten is 460 km. The road distance is 312.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Merzig to Olten without a car is to train which takes 5h 37m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Merzig to Olten, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merzig to Olten bus from?

Merzig to Olten bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Merzig bus station.

Where do I catch the Merzig to Olten train from?

Merzig to Olten train services, operated by Süwex, depart from Merzig station.

Train or bus from Merzig to Olten?

The best way to get from Merzig to Olten is to train which takes 5h 37m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 75 and takes 6h 6m.

Where does the Merzig to Olten bus arrive?

Merzig to Olten bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Saarbrücken bus station.

Where does the Merzig to Olten train arrive?

Merzig to Olten train services, operated by Süwex, arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Merzig to Olten?

Yes, the driving distance between Merzig to Olten is 313 km. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Merzig to Olten.

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

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Where can I stay near Olten?

There are 373+ hotels available in Olten.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Merzig 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 Merzig to Mannheim, HauptbahnhofRe1
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBB20 / ...
5h 37m
CHF 59–183
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Saarbrücken bus station to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)N506 / ...
6h 6m
CHF 30–73
Drive 312.7 km
1. Drive from Merzig to Olten312.7 km
3h 30m
CHF 51–74
Bus, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Merzig, Hilbringer Brücke to Kirchberg, Hugo Gernsback
2. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)LUX - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Olten
4h 26m
CHF 101–330
Train via Strasbourg
1. Take the train from Merzig to Saarbrücken Hbf
2. Take the train from Saarbruecken Hbf to SarregueminesTer
3. Take the train from Sarreguemines to StrasbourgTer
4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel SbbTer
5. Take the train from Basel SBB to OltenS3 / ...
6h 29m
CHF 52–91
Bus via Strasbourg
1. Take the bus from Merzig bus station to Saarbrücken bus station
2. Take the bus from Saarbrücken bus station to Strasbourg011 / ...
3. Take the bus from Strasbourg Interscambio to Olten Gosgerstrasse
7h 30m
CHF 33–50
Bus, fly to Basel
1. Take the bus from Merzig, Hilbringer Brücke to Kirchberg, Hugo Gernsback
2. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Basel (BSL)LUX - BSL
6h 57m
CHF 83–234

Merzig to Olten by train

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5h 37mAverage Duration

CHF 59Cheapest Price

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Distance: 460.4 km
Duration: 5h 37m

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

You can take a train from Merzig to Olten via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Basel SBB in around 5h 37m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Saarbrücken bus station to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) 3 times a day. Tickets cost CHF 17–40 and the journey takes 3h 25m.

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