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

The cheapest way to get from Olten to Kandel is to drive which costs €40 - €60 and takes 2h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Olten to Kandel is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs €40 - €60.

Is there a direct train between Olten and Kandel?

No, there is no direct train from Olten to Kandel. However, there are services departing from Olten and arriving at Kandel Bahnhof via Basel SBB and Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.

How far is it from Olten to Kandel?

The distance between Olten and Kandel is 251 km. The road distance is 239.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Olten to Kandel without a car is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs €35 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Olten to Kandel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Olten to Kandel train from?

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

Train or bus from Olten to Kandel?

The best way to get from Olten to Kandel is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs €35 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 12m.

Where does the Olten to Kandel train arrive?

Olten to Kandel train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Olten to Kandel?

Yes, the driving distance between Olten to Kandel is 240 km. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Olten to Kandel.

Where can I stay near Kandel?

There are 1077+ hotels available in Kandel.

Olten to Kandel - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Olten to Kandel by train (Trenitalia), bus, 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
best
1. Take the train from Olten to Basel SBBtrain S3 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
3h 54m
€39–128
Bus
1. Take the bus from Olten Gosgerstrasse to Strasbourg Interscambiobus MarinoBus 251* / ...
2. Take the bus from Strasbourg to Karlsruhe central train stationbus 108 / ...
6h 12m
Drive 239.8 km
1. Drive from Olten to Kandelcar 239.8 km
2h 27m
€42–60

Olten to Kandel by train

144Weekly Trains

3h 54mAverage Duration

€39Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Launch map view

Distance: 251.4 km
Duration: 3h 54m

What companies run services between Olten, Switzerland and Kandel, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany?

You can take a train from Olten to Kandel Bahnhof via Basel SBB and Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof in around 3h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Olten Gosgerstrasse to Kandel Bahnhof via Strasbourg, Karlsruhe central train station, and Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof in around 6h 12m.

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Germany

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.