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

The cheapest way to get from Olten to Metz is to bus which costs €23 - €95 and takes 5h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Olten to Metz is to drive which takes 3h 53m and costs €50 - €75.

Is there a direct train between Olten and Metz?

No, there is no direct train from Olten to Metz. However, there are services departing from Olten and arriving at Metz Ville via Basel SBB and Mulhouse Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.

How far is it from Olten to Metz?

The distance between Olten and Metz is 325 km. The road distance is 291.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Olten to Metz without a car is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs €65 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Olten to Metz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Olten to Metz train from?

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

Train or bus from Olten to Metz?

The best way to get from Olten to Metz is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs €65 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €95 and takes 5h 18m.

Where does the Olten to Metz train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Olten to Metz?

Yes, the driving distance between Olten to Metz is 291 km. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Olten to Metz.

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

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Where can I stay near Metz?

There are 798+ hotels available in Metz.

Olten to Metz - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Olten to Metz by train (Trenitalia, TGV), bus, car, train, 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 Basel SBBtrain S3 / ...
2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Metz Villetrain Tgv
4h 54m
€66–172
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Metz - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 18m
€23–92
Drive 291.4 km
1. Drive from Olten to Metzcar 291.4 km
3h 53m
€50–72
Train, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Olten to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane ZRH - LUX
3. Take the bus from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon to Metzbus
5h 37m
€111–331
Bus via Basel
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Metzbus FlixBus N473
6h 23m
€26–97

Olten to Metz by train

25Weekly Trains

4h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 325.4 km
Duration: 4h 54m

What companies run services between Olten, Switzerland and Metz, France?

You can take a train from Olten to Metz Ville via Basel SBB, Mulhouse, and Mulhouse Ville in around 4h 54m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Metz - Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €18–35 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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