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

The cheapest way to get from Olten to Bucharest is to fly which costs $75 - $280 and takes 6h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Olten to Bucharest is to train and fly which takes 5h 33m and costs $190 - $430.

Is there a direct train between Olten and Bucharest?

No, there is no direct train from Olten to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Olten and arriving at Bucuresti Nord via Zuerich Hb and Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 58m.

How far is it from Olten to Bucharest?

The distance between Olten and Bucharest is 1473 km. The road distance is 1810.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Olten to Bucharest without a car is to train which takes 27h 58m and costs $380 - $600.

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

It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Olten to Bucharest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Olten to Bucharest train from?

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

Train or fly from Olten to Bucharest?

The best way to get from Olten to Bucharest is to train which takes 27h 58m and costs $380 - $600. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $160 - $500 and takes 7h 14m.

What is the time difference between Olten and Bucharest?

Bucharest is 1h ahead of Olten. It is currently 6:19 PM in Olten and 7:19 PM in Bucharest.

Where does the Olten to Bucharest train arrive?

Olten to Bucharest train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from Olten to Bucharest?

Yes, the driving distance between Olten to Bucharest is 1810 km. It takes approximately 18h 14m to drive from Olten to Bucharest.

Where can I stay near Bucharest?

There are 5300+ hotels available in Bucharest.

Olten to Bucharest - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 8 ways to get from Olten to Bucharest by train, plane, bus, 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 to Bucharest Otopeni
best
1. Take the train from Olten to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane ZRH - OTP
5h 33m
$195–423
Fly Basel to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)plane BSL - BBU
6h 20m
$78–277
Train
1. Take the train from Olten to Zürich HBtrain Ic5 / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wien Hbftrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
27h 58m
$382–579
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Olten to Zürich HBtrain Ic5 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to București, Autogara Militaribus 1921
31h 11m
$182–269
Drive 1,810.4 km
1. Drive from Olten to Bucharestcar 1,810.4 km
18h 14m
$365–528
Fly Basel to Bucharest Otopeni
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane BSL - OTP
7h 14m
$165–494
Train, bus via Buzău
1. Take the train from Olten to Rorschachtrain Ic5
2. Take the bus from Bregenz to Buzaubus
3. Take the bus from Buzău to Bucharest Oborbus
37h 14m
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Olten to München Ostcar
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Villach Hbf ARZcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf ARZ to Bucharestcar
19h 39m
$413–585

Olten to Bucharest by train

7Weekly Trains

27h 58mAverage Duration

$382Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,472.7 km
Duration: 5h 33m

What companies run services between Olten, Switzerland and Bucharest, Romania?

You can take a train from Olten to Bucuresti Nord via Zürich HB, Zuerich Hb, and Wien Hbf in around 27h 58m. Alternatively, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City, and five other airlines fly from Basel (BSL) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) 3 times a day.

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