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

The cheapest way to get from Milan to Olten is to drive which costs SFr 45 - SFr 70 and takes 3h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Milan to Olten is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 70.

Is there a direct bus between Milan and Olten?

No, there is no direct bus from Milan to Olten. However, there are services departing from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and arriving at Olten Gosgerstrasse via Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.

Is there a direct train between Milan and Olten?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Milano Centrale and arriving at Olten. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 53m.

How far is it from Milan to Olten?

The distance between Milan and Olten is 324 km. The road distance is 295.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Milan to Olten without a car is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 110.

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

The train from Milan Centrale to Olten takes 3h 53m including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where do I catch the Milan to Olten bus from?

Milan to Olten bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.

Where do I catch the Milan to Olten train from?

Milan to Olten train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Milano Centrale station.

Train or bus from Milan to Olten?

The best way to get from Milan to Olten is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h.

Where does the Milan to Olten bus arrive?

Milan to Olten bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lugano station.

Where does the Milan to Olten train arrive?

Milan to Olten train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Olten station.

Can I drive from Milan to Olten?

Yes, the driving distance between Milan to Olten is 295 km. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Milan to Olten.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Milan to Olten?

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Where can I stay near Olten?

There are 382+ hotels available in Olten.

Milan to Olten - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Milan to Olten by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train (Trenitalia)
best
1. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Oltentrain Ec
3h 53m
CHF 65–110
Drive 295.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Milan to Oltencar 295.3 km
3h 14m
CHF 47–67
Bus
1. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Luganobus 076 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani to Olten Gosgerstrassebus MarinoBus 251* / ...
5h
Train via Bellinzona
1. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bellinzonatrain Ec
2. Take the train from Bellinzona to Oltentrain Ic21 / ...
4h 25m
CHF 66–149
Train via Locarno
1. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain Re 80
2. Take the train from Locarno to Oltentrain Ir26
6h 50m

Milan to Olten by train (Trenitalia)

28Weekly Trains

3h 53mAverage Duration

CHF 65Cheapest Price

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Distance: 324.4 km
Duration: 3h 53m

What companies run services between Milan, Italy and Olten, Switzerland?

Trenitalia EuroCity operates a train from Milano Centrale to Olten 4 times a day. Tickets cost CHF 65–110 and the journey takes 3h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Olten Gosgerstrasse via Lugano and Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani in around 5h.

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