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

The cheapest way to get from Olten to Cologne is to night train which costs €35 - €170 and takes 8h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Olten to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 4h 20m and costs €85 - €260.

Is there a direct train between Olten and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Olten to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Olten and arriving at Köln Hbf via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.

How far is it from Olten to Cologne?

The distance between Olten and Cologne is 532 km. The road distance is 528.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Olten to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 5h 27m and costs €95 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Olten to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Olten to Cologne train from?

Olten to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel SBB station.

Train or bus from Olten to Cologne?

The best way to get from Olten to Cologne is to train which takes 5h 27m and costs €95 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 31m.

Where does the Olten to Cologne train arrive?

Olten to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Olten to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Olten to Cologne is 529 km. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from Olten to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1815+ hotels available in Cologne.

Olten to Cologne - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Olten to Cologne by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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 Basel SBB to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
5h 27m
€95–267
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Basel Bad Bf to Koeln Hbfnighttrain Nj
8h 8m
€37–170
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
7h 31m
Drive 528.8 km
1. Drive from Olten to Colognecar 528.8 km
4h 44m
€92–133
Train via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 43
5h 30m
€95–267
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Olten to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
4h 20m
€90–260
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Olten to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
5h 13m
€97–274
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Olten to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
5h 15m
€128–298
Train to Basel, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Olten to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
5h 23m
€158–457

Olten to Cologne by train

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Distance: 532.5 km
Duration: 5h 27m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbf every 3 hours. Tickets cost €90–210 and the journey takes 3h 49m. Österreichische Bundesbahnen also services this route once daily. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Köln once daily, and the journey takes 5h 53m.

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