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

The cheapest way to get from Olten to Essen is to bus and train which costs €40 - €130 and takes 11h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Olten to Essen is to train and fly which takes 4h 43m and costs €90 - €280.

Is there a direct train between Olten and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Olten to Essen. However, there are services departing from Olten and arriving at Essen Hbf via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.

How far is it from Olten to Essen?

The distance between Olten and Essen is 615 km. The road distance is 587.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Olten to Essen without a car is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs €45 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Olten to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Olten to Essen train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Olten to Essen?

The best way to get from Olten to Essen is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs €45 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 51m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €320 and takes 6h 36m.

Where does the Olten to Essen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Olten to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Olten to Essen is 588 km. It takes approximately 5h 13m to drive from Olten to Essen.

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

Book your Olten to Essen train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2623+ hotels available in Essen.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Olten to Essen 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 Essen Hbftrain 43
6h 20m
€45–177
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Leverkusenbus N11
2. Take the train from Leverkusen Mitte to Essen Hbftrain Re
11h 14m
€43–121
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Dusseldorf Central Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
8h 51m
Drive 587.8 km
1. Drive from Olten to Essencar 587.8 km
5h 13m
€100–145
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
4h 43m
€91–273
Fly Basel to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BSL - DUS
6h 36m
€103–320
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 Essen Hbftrain
5h 15m
€100–317
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 Essen Hbftrain
4h 57m
€126–290
Fly Basel to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
6h 11m
€158–397

Olten to Essen by train

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6h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 615 km
Duration: 6h 20m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Basel SBB to Essen Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €40–120 and the journey takes 4h 42m. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Dusseldorf Central Bus Station once daily, and the journey takes 6h 19m.

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