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

The cheapest way to get from Olten to Leipzig is to train via Frankfurt am Main which costs €65 - €240 and takes 8h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Olten to Leipzig is to train and fly which takes 6h 7m and costs €150 - €420.

Is there a direct bus between Olten and Leipzig?

No, there is no direct bus from Olten to Leipzig station. However, there are services departing from Olten Gosgerstrasse and arriving at Leipzig central train station via Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Olten and Leipzig?

No, there is no direct train from Olten to Leipzig. However, there are services departing from Olten and arriving at Leipzig Hbf via Basel SBB and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.

How far is it from Olten to Leipzig?

The distance between Olten and Leipzig is 741 km. The road distance is 665.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Olten to Leipzig without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 8h 6m and costs €65 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 8h 6m to get from Olten to Leipzig, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Olten to Leipzig bus from?

Olten to Leipzig bus services, operated by Marino Autolinee S.p.A., depart from Olten Gosgerstrasse station.

Where do I catch the Olten to Leipzig train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Olten to Leipzig?

The best way to get from Olten to Leipzig is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 8h 6m and costs €65 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 13h 10m, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €390 and takes 7h 35m.

Where does the Olten to Leipzig bus arrive?

Olten to Leipzig bus services, operated by Marino Autolinee S.p.A., arrive at Strasbourg Interscambio station.

Where does the Olten to Leipzig train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Olten to Leipzig?

Yes, the driving distance between Olten to Leipzig is 665 km. It takes approximately 7h 8m to drive from Olten to Leipzig.

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

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Where can I stay near Leipzig?

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Olten to Leipzig - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car

There are 11 ways to get from Olten to Leipzig by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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Train via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Leipzig Hbftrain 50 / ...
8h 6m
€68–237
Fly Basel to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane BSL - BER
2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Leipzig Hbftrain
6h 38m
€59–295
Bus
1. Take the bus from Olten Gosgerstrasse to Strasbourg Interscambiobus MarinoBus 251* / ...
2. Take the bus from Strasbourg to Leipzig central train stationbus N13
13h 10m
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Olten to Zürich HBtrain Ic5 / ...
2. Take the night train from Zuerich Hb to Leipzig Hbfnighttrain Nj
10h 26m
€78–303
Drive 665.4 km
1. Drive from Olten to Leipzigcar 665.4 km
7h 8m
€116–167
Train
1. Take the train from Olten to Zürich HBtrain Ic5 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Leipzig Hbftrain Ec
10h 25m
€248–453
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport
1. Take the train from Olten to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane ZRH - LEJ
6h 34m
€168–328
Fly Basel to Leipzig-Halle Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane BSL - LEJ
7h 35m
€125–383
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Dresden Airport, train
1. Take the train from Olten to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane ZRH - DRS
3. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Leipzig Hbftrain
6h 7m
€150–417
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 S Südkreuz Bhf to Leipzig Hbftrain
6h 23m
€72–240
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane FRA - LEJ
7h 3m
€132–303

Olten to Leipzig by train

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8h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 741.2 km
Duration: 8h 6m

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

You can take a train from Olten to Leipzig Hbf via Basel SBB and Frankfurt in around 8h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Olten Gosgerstrasse to Leipzig central train station via Strasbourg in around 13h 10m.

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