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

The cheapest way to get from Olten to Istanbul is to train and bus via Sofia which costs 8.000 ₺ - 12.000 ₺ and takes 39h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Olten to Istanbul is to train and fly which takes 6h 47m and costs 6.500 ₺ - 18.000 ₺.

Is there a direct train between Olten and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Olten to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Olten and arriving at Yenikapi via Zuerich Hb, Wien Hbf, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 44m.

How far is it from Olten to Istanbul?

The distance between Olten and Istanbul is 1846 km. The road distance is 2169.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Olten to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus which takes 33h 30m and costs 6.500 ₺ - 11.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Olten to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Olten to Istanbul train from?

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

What is the time difference between Olten and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 1h ahead of Olten. It is currently 12:57 AM in Olten and 1:57 AM in Istanbul.

Where does the Olten to Istanbul train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Olten to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Olten to Istanbul is 2169 km. It takes approximately 21h 41m to drive from Olten to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4353+ hotels available in Istanbul.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Olten to Istanbul 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 Istanbul
best
1. Take the train from Olten to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Istanbul (IST)plane ZRH - IST
6h 47m
₺6,870–17,702
Train to Basel, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Metro
cheapest
1. Take the train from Olten to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane BSL - SAW
3. Take the train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesitrain
7h 14m
₺4,373–21,434
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Olten to Zürich HBtrain Ic5 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zürich to Munich - Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Munich to Istanbulbus
33h 30m
₺6,714–10,453
Train, night 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 Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
4. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain
38h 44m
₺19,274–33,843
Drive 2,169.4 km
1. Drive from Olten to Istanbulcar 2,169.4 km
21h 41m
₺20,429–29,508
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Olten to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane ZRH - SAW
6h 59m
₺5,373–26,725
Fly Basel to Istanbul
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Istanbul (IST)plane BSL - IST
7h 7m
₺5,570–20,411
Train, bus via Sofia
1. Take the train from Olten to Zürich HBtrain Ic5 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus
39h 9m
₺8,414–11,253

Olten to Istanbul by train, foot, and bus

1Weekly Services

33h 30mAverage Duration

₺6,714Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,846.3 km
Duration: 6h 47m

What companies run services between Olten, Switzerland and Istanbul, Turkey?

Turkish Airlines flies from Basel (BSL) to Istanbul (IST) twice daily.

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