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 €70 - €210 and takes 8h 4m.

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 6m and costs €140 - €420.

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 4m.

How far is it from Olten to Leipzig?

The distance between Olten and Leipzig is 742 km. The road distance is 665.5 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 4m and costs €70 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 8h 4m to get from Olten to Leipzig, including transfers.

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 4m and costs €70 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 33m, you could also fly, which costs €110 - €390 and takes 7h 2m.

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 9m 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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

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 4m
€73–202
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 36m
€59–290
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOBbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Leipzig central train stationbus 220 / ...
11h 33m
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
€79–303
Drive 665.5 km
1. Drive from Olten to Leipzigcar 665.5 km
7h 9m
€114–164
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Leipzig Hbftrain 12N
9h 58m
€80–287
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 33m
€168–336
Fly Basel to Leipzig-Halle Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane BSL - LEJ
7h 2m
€115–383
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 6m
€145–415
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
€67–233
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 2m
€132–288

Olten to Leipzig by train

118Weekly Trains

8h 4mAverage Duration

€73Cheapest Price

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Distance: 741.7 km
Duration: 8h 4m

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 4m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Olten to Leipzig central train station via Basel SBB, Basel, Bahnhof, and Frankfurt central train station in around 11h 33m.

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