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 $80 - $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 - $400.

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 Meidling. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 6m.

How far is it from Olten to Bucharest?

The distance between Olten and Bucharest is 1473 km. The road distance is 1810.3 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 and bus via Ploieşti which takes 27h 9m and costs $100 - $190.

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 28h 6m and costs $380 - $600. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $150 - $420 and takes 7h 14m.

What is the time difference between Olten and Bucharest?

Bucharest is 1h ahead of Olten. It is currently 1:30 AM in Olten and 2:30 AM 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 7m to drive from Olten to Bucharest.

Where can I stay near Bucharest?

There are 5313+ 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 Flughafen
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)ZRH - OTP
5h 33m
$196–396
Fly Basel to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)BSL - BBU
6h 20m
$83–276
Train, bus via Ploieşti
1. Take the train from Olten to Zürich HBIc5 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zürich to Ploieşti
3. Take the train from Ploieşti Sud to Bucharest
27h 9m
$108–188
Train
1. Take the train from Olten to Zürich HBIc5 / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wien MeidlingRjx
3. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Bucuresti Nord347
28h 6m
$381–559
Drive 1,810.3 km
1. Drive from Olten to Bucharest1,810.3 km
18h 7m
$365–528
Fly Basel to Bucharest Otopeni
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)BSL - OTP
7h 14m
$150–413
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Olten to Zürich HBIc5 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to București, Autogara Militari1921
31h 11m
$181–269
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Olten to München Ost
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Villach Hbf ARZ
3. Drive from Villach Hbf ARZ to Bucharest
19h 31m
$403–575

Olten to Bucharest by train

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28h 6mAverage Duration

$381Cheapest 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 Meidling in around 28h 6m. Alternatively, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City, and four other airlines fly from Basel (BSL) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) 4 times a day.

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