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

The cheapest way to get from Olten to Athens is to train and fly which costs €95 - €180 and takes 6h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Olten to Athens is to train and fly which takes 6h 17m and costs €95 - €180.

Is there a direct bus between Olten and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Olten to Athens. However, there are services departing from Olten and arriving at Athens Karaiskaki Square via Pristina and Thessaloniki Monastiriou. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 50m.

How far is it from Olten to Athens?

The distance between Olten and Athens is 1736 km. The road distance is 2292.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Olten to Athens without a car is to train and bus which takes 28h 33m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Olten to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Olten to Athens bus from?

Olten to Athens bus services, operated by Sharr Travel, depart from Olten station.

Bus or fly from Olten to Athens?

The best way to get from Olten to Athens is to fly which takes 6h 40m and costs €85 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus via Thessaloníki, which costs and takes 30h 50m.

Where does the Olten to Athens bus arrive?

Olten to Athens bus services, operated by Sharr Travel, arrive at Pristina station.

What is the time difference between Olten and Athens?

Athens is 1h ahead of Olten. It is currently 10:48 PM in Olten and 11:48 PM in Athens.

Can I drive from Olten to Athens?

Yes, the driving distance between Olten to Athens is 2292 km. It takes approximately 24h 19m to drive from Olten to Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12259+ hotels available in Athens.

Olten to Athens - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car ferry, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Olten to Athens by train, plane, bus, car ferry, car, or car 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 to Zurich Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Olten to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane ZRH - ATH
6h 17m
€95–174
Fly from Basel
cheapest
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane BSL - ATH
6h 40m
€87–271
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Olten to Luzerntrain
2. Take the bus from Luzern, Bahnhof to Pristinabus
3. Take the bus from Pristina to Thessaloníkibus
4. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
28h 33m
Train, bus via Budapest
1. Take the train from Olten to Zürich HBtrain Ic5 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bregenztrain Ec
3. Take the train from Bregenz to Budapest-Kelenfoeldtrain Rjx
4. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Thessalonikibus
5. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
37h 46m
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Olten to Luganotrain Ec / ...
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Venezia Mestretrain Fr
4. Take the car ferry from Port of Venice to Port of Patrascarferry
5. Take the bus from Patras to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTELbus
47h 59m
€256–413
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Olten to Renens VDtrain
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Genève-Aéroporttrain
3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane GVA - ATH
8h 22m
€118–370
Bus via Thessaloníki
1. Take the bus from Olten to Pristinabus
2. Take the bus from Pristina to Thessaloníkibus
3. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Monastiriou to Athens Karaiskaki Squarebus
30h 50m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Olten, Bahnhof to Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusavebus
2. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Athensbus
41h 54m
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Olten to München Ostcar
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Villach Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Athenscar
23h 6m
€457–639
Drive 2,292.4 km
1. Drive from Olten to Athenscar 2,292.4 km
24h 19m
€408–589

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Athens International Airport (ATH) flights

36Weekly Planes

3h 33mAverage Duration

€62Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,735.5 km
Duration: 6h 17m

What companies run services between Olten, Switzerland and Athens, Greece?

easyJet flies from Basel (BSL) to Athens International Airport (ATH) twice a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Olten to Athens Karaiskaki Square via Pristina, Thessaloníki, and Thessaloniki Monastiriou in around 30h 50m.

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