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 €45 - €100 and takes 9h 58m.

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 13m 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 €95 - €160.

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 13m 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?

There are 362+ hotels available in Linz.

Olten to Linz - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 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
€99–153
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Olten to Zürich HBtrain Ic5 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Munich central bus stationbus X06 / ...
3. Take the bus from Munich Hackerbrücke to Linz Industriezeile Bus Stopbus
9h 58m
€48–98
Drive 587 km
1. Drive from Olten to Linzcar 587 km
6h 13m
€102–147
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 20m
€120–306
Train via Bregenz
1. Take the train from Olten to St. Gallentrain Ic5 / ...
2. Take the train from Bregenz to Linz Hbftrain Rjx
10h 15m
€73–203
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 36m
€82–312
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 8m
€162–332
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
€154–438
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 40m
€100–266

Olten to Linz by train

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8h 11mAverage Duration

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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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