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

The cheapest way to get from Olten to Metz is to bus via Basel which costs €17 - €80 and takes 6h 9m.

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 52m and costs €50 - €75.

Is there a direct bus between Olten and Metz?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Olten Gosgerstrasse and arriving at Metz Boulevard Poincare. Services depart once a week, and operate Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 5h 20m.

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, Offenburg Bahnhof and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.

How far is it from Olten to Metz?

The distance between Olten and Metz is 337 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 57m and costs €65 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Olten to Metz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Olten to Metz bus from?

Olten to Metz bus services, operated by Marino Autolinee S.p.A., depart from Olten Gosgerstrasse station.

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 57m and costs €65 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 20m.

Where does the Olten to Metz bus arrive?

Olten to Metz bus services, operated by Marino Autolinee S.p.A., arrive at Metz Boulevard Poincare station.

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 52m to drive from Olten to Metz.

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

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

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

There are 4 ways to get from Olten to Metz by train (Trenitalia, TGV), 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 Basel SBBtrain S3 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Metz Villetrain Tgv
4h 57m
€65–166
Bus via Basel
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse to Metz Central Bus Stationbus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3635
6h 9m
€17–76
Bus
1. Take the bus from Olten Gosgerstrasse to Metz Boulevard Poincarebus MarinoBus 251* / ...
5h 20m
Drive 291.4 km
1. Drive from Olten to Metzcar 291.4 km
3h 52m
€51–73

Olten to Metz by train

99Weekly Trains

4h 57mAverage Duration

€65Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 336.7 km
Duration: 4h 57m

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

You can take a train from Olten to Metz Ville via Basel SBB, Offenburg Bahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 4h 57m. Alternatively, Marino Autolinee S.p.A. operates a bus from Olten Gosgerstrasse to Metz Boulevard Poincare once a week, and the journey takes 5h 20m.

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