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 5.000 ₺ - 8.000 ₺ and takes 34h 6m.

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 7h and costs 3.300 ₺ - 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 51m.

How far is it from Olten to Istanbul?

The distance between Olten and Istanbul is 1905 km. The road distance is 2169.8 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 32h 12m and costs 5.500 ₺ - 10.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 7h 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 2h ahead of Olten. It is currently 10:32 PM in Olten and 12:32 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 2170 km. It takes approximately 21h 35m to drive from Olten to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4390+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Olten to Istanbul - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train

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

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 Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
best
1. Take the train from Olten to Zürich Flughafen
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)ZRH - SAW
7h
₺3,357–17,971
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Olten to Zürich HBIc5 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Munich central bus stationX06 / ...
3. Take the bus from Munich to Istanbul
32h 12m
₺5,824–9,667
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Olten to Zürich HBIc5 / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wien HbfRjx
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nord347
4. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkali
38h 51m
₺16,852–26,312
Drive 2,169.8 km
1. Drive from Olten to Istanbul2,169.8 km
21h 35m
₺18,781–27,129
Train to Basel, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Metro
1. Take the train from Olten to Basel SBB
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)BSL - SAW
3. Take the train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesi
7h 20m
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Olten to Zürich Flughafen
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Istanbul (IST)ZRH - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
7h 35m
₺5,574–13,230
Fly Basel to Istanbul, bus
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Istanbul (IST)BSL - IST
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
7h 56m
₺4,389–20,424
Train, bus via Sofia
1. Take the train from Olten to Zürich HBIc5 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich Limmatstrasse to Sofia Serdica Bus Stop
3. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
34h 6m
₺5,124–7,967
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Olten to Villach Hbf/Bbf
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf/Bbf to Edirne
3. Drive from Edirne to Istanbul
41h 15m
₺16,327–64,350

Olten to Istanbul by train and bus

2Weekly Services

32h 12mAverage Duration

₺5,824Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,904.9 km
Duration: 7h

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

There is no direct connection from Olten to Istanbul. However, you can take the train to Zürich Flughafen, walk to Zurich Airport (ZRH) airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW), walk to Sabiha Gokcen Airport, take the train to Ayrılık Çeşmesi, then take the train to Yenikapi. Alternatively, you can take a train from Olten to Istanbul via Zürich HB, Zurich Bus Station, and Munich in around 32h 12m.

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