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

The cheapest way to get from Olten to Bretten is to drive which costs €40 - €65 and takes 2h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Olten to Bretten is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct train between Olten and Bretten?

No, there is no direct train from Olten to Bretten. However, there are services departing from Olten and arriving at Bretten Stadtmitte via Basel SBB and Karlsruhe Bahnhofsvorplatz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.

How far is it from Olten to Bretten?

The distance between Olten and Bretten is 262 km. The road distance is 256 km.

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

The best way to get from Olten to Bretten without a car is to train and line 85457 train which takes 3h 53m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Olten to Bretten, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Olten to Bretten train from?

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

Train or bus from Olten to Bretten?

The best way to get from Olten to Bretten is to train and line 85457 train which takes 3h 53m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 5h 35m.

Where does the Olten to Bretten train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Olten to Bretten?

Yes, the driving distance between Olten to Bretten is 256 km. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Olten to Bretten.

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

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Where can I stay near Bretten?

There are 856+ hotels available in Bretten.

Olten to Bretten - 4 ways to travel via train, line 85457 train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Olten to Bretten by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, or plane

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Train, line 85457 train
best
1. Take the train from Olten to Basel SBBtrain S3 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Karlsruhe Bahnhofsvorplatz to Bretten Stadtmittetrain
3h 53m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe central train stationbus FlixBus N33 / ...
5h 35m
€40–70
Drive 256 km
1. Drive from Olten to Brettencar 256 km
2h 34m
€45–65
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Olten to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane ZRH - STR
3. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Muehlackertrain
4. Take the train from Mühlacker Bahnhof to Bretten Rechbergtrain
4h 35m

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Stuttgart Airport (STR) flights

16Weekly Planes

46 minAverage Duration

€76Cheapest Price

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Distance: 261.7 km
Duration: 3h 53m

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

You can take a train from Olten to Bretten Stadtmitte via Basel SBB, Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, and Karlsruhe Bahnhofsvorplatz in around 3h 53m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe central train station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €12–22 and the journey takes 3h.

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