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

The cheapest way to get from Olten to Linz is to train and bus which costs €55 - €110 and takes 9h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Olten to Linz is to drive which takes 6h 14m and costs €100 - €150.

Is there a direct train between Olten and Linz?

No, there is no direct train from Olten to Linz. However, there are services departing from Olten and arriving at Linz Hbf via Zuerich Hb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 11m.

How far is it from Olten to Linz?

The distance between Olten and Linz is 648 km. The road distance is 587 km.

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

The best way to get from Olten to Linz without a car is to train which takes 8h 11m and costs €100 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 8h 11m to get from Olten to Linz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Olten to Linz train from?

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

Where does the Olten to Linz train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Olten to Linz?

Yes, the driving distance between Olten to Linz is 587 km. It takes approximately 6h 14m to drive from Olten to Linz.

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

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Where can I stay near Linz?

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Olten to Linz - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Olten to Linz by train, bus, 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
best
1. Take the train from Olten to Zürich HBtrain Ic5 / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Linz Hbftrain Rjx
8h 11m
€106–165
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Olten to Zürich HBtrain Ic5 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Linz Industriezeilebus FlixBus 882 / ...
9h 26m
€56–105
Drive 587 km
1. Drive from Olten to Linzcar 587 km
6h 14m
€101–146
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Olten to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane ZRH - VIE
3. Take the train from Flughafen Wien to Linz Hbftrain
6h 19m
€144–301
Train via Bregenz
1. Take the train from Olten to Zürich HBtrain Ic5 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bregenztrain Ec
3. Take the train from Bregenz to Linz Hbftrain Rjx
10h 39m
€131–315
Fly Basel to Vienna International Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane BSL - VIE
2. Take the train from Flughafen Wien to Linz Hbftrain
6h 33m
€98–342
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Olten to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane ZRH - MUC
3. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Wels Hbftrain
7h 9m
€172–367
Fly Basel to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane BSL - MUC
2. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Wels Hbftrain
8h 23m
€156–458
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Václav Havel Airport Prague, train
1. Take the train from Olten to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane ZRH - PRG
3. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Linz Hbftrain
9h 39m
€118–270
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Graz Airport, train
1. Take the train from Olten to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Graz Airport (GRZ)plane ZRH - GRZ
3. Take the train from Graz Hbf to Linz Hbftrain
9h 10m
€195–521

Olten to Linz by train

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8h 11mAverage Duration

€106Cheapest Price

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Distance: 648 km
Duration: 8h 11m

What companies run services between Olten, Switzerland and Linz, Austria?

You can take a train from Olten to Linz Hbf via Zürich HB and Zuerich Hb in around 8h 11m.

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