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

The cheapest way to get from Olten to Dresden is to train and fly which costs €70 - €210 and takes 6h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Olten to Dresden is to train and fly which takes 4h 56m and costs €120 - €370.

Is there a direct train between Olten and Dresden?

No, there is no direct train from Olten to Dresden. However, there are services departing from Olten and arriving at Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Basel SBB and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 43m.

How far is it from Olten to Dresden?

The distance between Olten and Dresden is 635 km. The road distance is 722.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Olten to Dresden without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 9h 43m and costs €75 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Olten to Dresden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Olten to Dresden train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Olten to Dresden?

The best way to get from Olten to Dresden is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 9h 43m and costs €75 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 13h 16m, you could also fly, which costs €180 - €390 and takes 6h 32m.

Where does the Olten to Dresden train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Olten to Dresden?

Yes, the driving distance between Olten to Dresden is 723 km. It takes approximately 6h 59m to drive from Olten to Dresden.

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

Book your Olten to Dresden train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Dresden?

There are 1994+ hotels available in Dresden.

Olten to Dresden - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train

There are 10 ways to get from Olten to Dresden by train, plane, bus, night train, or car

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 Dresden Airport
best
1. Take the train from Olten to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane ZRH - DRS
4h 56m
€128–366
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 12N
11h 29m
€65–207
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 50
9h 43m
€75–222
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Dresdenbus Ivano-Frankivsk
13h 16m
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Olten to Zürich HBtrain Ic5 / ...
2. Take the night train from Zuerich Hb to Dresden Hbfnighttrain En
12h 43m
€188–273
Fly Basel to Dresden Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane BSL - DRS
6h 32m
€185–382
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Olten to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane ZRH - BER
3. Take the train from Flughafen BER to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 56m
€74–206
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Václav Havel Airport Prague, train
1. Take the train from Olten to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane ZRH - PRG
3. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Dresden Hbftrain
8h 13m
€104–276
Fly Basel to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane BSL - BER
2. Take the train from Flughafen BER to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 12m
€66–262
Drive 722.6 km
1. Drive from Olten to Dresdencar 722.6 km
6h 59m
€122–177

Olten to Dresden by train

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9h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 635.3 km
Duration: 4h 56m

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

You can take a train from Olten to Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Basel SBB and Frankfurt in around 9h 43m. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Dresden once daily, and the journey takes 11h 35m.

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