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

The cheapest way to get from Olten to Lugano is to bus which costs SFr 16 - SFr 23 and takes 2h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Olten to Lugano is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 50.

Is there a direct bus between Olten and Lugano?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Olten Gosgerstrasse and arriving at Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani. Services depart twice a week, and operate Monday, Friday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 2h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Olten and Lugano?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Olten and arriving at Lugano. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 28m.

How far is it from Olten to Lugano?

The distance between Olten and Lugano is 214 km. The road distance is 220.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Olten to Lugano without a car is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 85.

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

The train from Olten to Lugano takes 2h 28m including transfers and departs every two hours.

Where do I catch the Olten to Lugano bus from?

Olten to Lugano bus services, operated by Marino Autolinee, depart from Olten Gosgerstrasse station.

Where do I catch the Olten to Lugano train from?

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

Train or bus from Olten to Lugano?

The best way to get from Olten to Lugano is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 16 - SFr 23 and takes 2h 50m.

Where does the Olten to Lugano bus arrive?

Olten to Lugano bus services, operated by Marino Autolinee, arrive at Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani station.

Where does the Olten to Lugano train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Olten to Lugano?

Yes, the driving distance between Olten to Lugano is 221 km. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Olten to Lugano.

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

Book your Olten to Lugano train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Olten to Lugano?

Book your Olten to Lugano bus tickets online with Omio and Distribusion.

Where can I stay near Lugano?

There are 6046+ hotels available in Lugano.

Olten to Lugano - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Olten to Lugano by train, 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 Luganotrain Ic21 / ...
2h 28m
CHF 45–85
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Olten Gosgerstrasse to Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Cianibus MarinoBus 252 / ...
2h 50m
CHF 16–23
Drive 220.9 km
1. Drive from Olten to Luganocar 220.9 km
2h 25m
CHF 34–49
Train via Biasca
1. Take the train from Olten to Biascatrain Ir26
2. Take the train from Biasca to Luganotrain S10 / ...
4h 8m

Olten to Lugano by train

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2h 28mAverage Duration

CHF 45Cheapest Price

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Distance: 214.5 km
Duration: 2h 28m

What companies run services between Olten, Switzerland and Lugano, Switzerland?

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Olten to Lugano every 2 hours. Tickets cost CHF 45–85 and the journey takes 2h 28m. Alternatively, Marino Autolinee operates a bus from Olten Gosgerstrasse to Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani once a week, and the journey takes 2h 50m. Gruppo Di Maio also services this route twice a week.

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