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

The cheapest way to get from Olten to Dortmund is to bus which costs €40 - €130 and takes 11h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Olten to Dortmund is to train and fly which takes 5h 8m and costs €100 - €320.

Is there a direct train between Olten and Dortmund?

No, there is no direct train from Olten to Dortmund. However, there are services departing from Olten and arriving at Dortmund Hbf via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.

How far is it from Olten to Dortmund?

The distance between Olten and Dortmund is 628 km. The road distance is 581 km.

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

The best way to get from Olten to Dortmund without a car is to train which takes 6h 43m and costs €95 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Olten to Dortmund, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Olten to Dortmund train from?

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

Train or bus from Olten to Dortmund?

The best way to get from Olten to Dortmund is to train which takes 6h 43m and costs €95 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus via Düsseldorf, which costs and takes 9h 19m.

Where does the Olten to Dortmund train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Olten to Dortmund?

Yes, the driving distance between Olten to Dortmund is 581 km. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from Olten to Dortmund.

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

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Where can I stay near Dortmund?

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

There are 9 ways to get from Olten to Dortmund by train, bus, 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 Dortmund Hbftrain 43
6h 43m
€95–157
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Dortmund central bus stationbus FlixBus N122
11h 48m
€40–122
Bus via Düsseldorf
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Dusseldorf Central Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Düsseldorf to Dortmundbus Kyiv-Den haag / ...
9h 19m
Drive 581 km
1. Drive from Olten to Dortmundcar 581 km
5h 10m
€101–146
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Olten to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Dortmund Hbftrain
5h 8m
€109–319
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 Dortmund Hbftrain
5h 28m
€154–297
Fly Basel to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BSL - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Dortmund Hbftrain
7h 2m
€108–340
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Olten to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain
5h 44m
€122–338
Fly Basel to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Dortmund Hbftrain
6h 42m
€168–388

Olten to Dortmund by train

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6h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 627.7 km
Duration: 6h 43m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Basel SBB to Dortmund Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €90–100 and the journey takes 5h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Olten to Dortmund via Basel SBB, Basel, Bahnhof, and Düsseldorf in around 9h 19m.

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