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

The cheapest way to get from Olten to Budapest is to train and fly which costs 14 000 Ft - 70 000 Ft and takes 5h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Olten to Budapest is to train and fly which takes 5h 6m and costs 41 000 Ft - 90 000 Ft.

Is there a direct train between Olten and Budapest?

No, there is no direct train from Olten to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Olten and arriving at Budapest-Kelenfoeld via Zuerich Hb and Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 42m.

How far is it from Olten to Budapest?

The distance between Olten and Budapest is 885 km. The road distance is 996 km.

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

The best way to get from Olten to Budapest without a car is to train which takes 12h 42m and costs 49 000 Ft - 95 000 Ft.

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

It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Olten to Budapest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Olten to Budapest train from?

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

Where does the Olten to Budapest train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Olten to Budapest?

Yes, the driving distance between Olten to Budapest is 996 km. It takes approximately 9h 53m to drive from Olten to Budapest.

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

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Where can I stay near Budapest?

There are 6533+ hotels available in Budapest.

Olten to Budapest - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train

There are 8 ways to get from Olten to Budapest by train, plane, bus, night train, car, or car train

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Train to Zurich Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Olten to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane ZRH - BUD
5h 6m
Ft 40,978–85,467
Train to Basel, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Olten to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane BSL - BUD
5h 20m
Ft 14,022–67,895
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 Budapest-Kelenfoeldtrain Ec
12h 42m
Ft 49,365–90,881
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Olten to Zürich HBtrain Ic5 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Budapest Népliget bus stationbus FlixBus 882 / ...
15h 32m
Ft 24,415–38,331
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Olten to Zürich HBtrain Ic5 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to St. Margrethen SGtrain Ec
3. Take the night train from St. Margrethen Sg to Budapest-Kelenfoeldnighttrain En
15h 16m
Ft 81,915–124,331
Train, bus via Dornbirn
1. Take the train from Olten to St. Gallentrain Ic5 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dornbirn to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus
17h 52m
Ft 24,971–39,397
Drive 996 km
1. Drive from Olten to Budapestcar 996 km
9h 53m
Ft 63,994–92,436
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Olten to München Ostcar
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Salzburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Salzburg Hbf to Budapestcar
9h 41m
Ft 89,197–121,506

Olten to Budapest by train

41Weekly Trains

12h 42mAverage Duration

Ft 49,365Cheapest Price

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Distance: 884.6 km
Duration: 5h 6m

What companies run services between Olten, Switzerland and Budapest, Hungary?

You can take a train from Olten to Budapest-Kelenfoeld via Zürich HB, Zuerich Hb, and Wien Hbf in around 12h 42m.

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