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

The cheapest way to get from Olten to Balsthal is to drive which costs SFr 3 - SFr 5 and takes 23 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Olten to Balsthal is to taxi which takes 23 min and costs SFr 110 - SFr 130.

Is there a direct bus between Olten and Balsthal?

No, there is no direct bus from Olten to Balsthal. However, there are services departing from Olten, Museen and arriving at Balsthal, Post via Oensingen, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Olten and Balsthal?

No, there is no direct train from Olten to Balsthal. However, there are services departing from Olten Hammer and arriving at Balsthal via Oensingen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47 min.

How far is it from Olten to Balsthal?

The distance between Olten and Balsthal is 20 km. The road distance is 20.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Olten to Balsthal without a car is to train which takes 47 min and costs SFr 15 - SFr 26.

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

It takes approximately 47 min to get from Olten to Balsthal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Olten to Balsthal bus from?

Olten to Balsthal bus services, operated by Busbetrieb Olten-Gösgen-Gäu, depart from Olten, Museen station.

Where do I catch the Olten to Balsthal train from?

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

Train or bus from Olten to Balsthal?

The best way to get from Olten to Balsthal is to train which takes 47 min and costs SFr 15 - SFr 26. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 5 - SFr 8 and takes 1h 31m.

Where does the Olten to Balsthal bus arrive?

Olten to Balsthal bus services, operated by Busbetrieb Olten-Gösgen-Gäu, arrive at Oensingen, Bahnhof Süd station.

Where does the Olten to Balsthal train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Olten to Balsthal?

Yes, the driving distance between Olten to Balsthal is 21 km. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Olten to Balsthal.

Where can I stay near Balsthal?

There are 324+ hotels available in Balsthal.

Olten to Balsthal - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Olten to Balsthal by train, bus, taxi, 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 Olten Hammer to Oensingentrain S20
2. Take the train from Oensingen to Balsthaltrain S22
47 min
CHF 15–26
Drive 20.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Olten to Balsthalcar 20.7 km
23 min
CHF 4–5
Bus
1. Take the bus from Olten, Museen to Oensingen, Bahnhof Südbus 505
1h 31m
CHF 5–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Olten to Balsthaltaxi 20.7 km
23 min
CHF 110–130

Olten to Balsthal by train

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Distance: 19.9 km
Duration: 47 min

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

You can take a train from Olten Hammer to Balsthal via Oensingen in around 47 min. Alternatively, Busbetrieb Olten-Gösgen-Gäu operates a bus from Olten, Museen to Oensingen, Bahnhof Süd every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 42 min. PostAuto Schweiz AG also services this route hourly.

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