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 €27 - €100 and takes 6h 23m.

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 54m 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, Bahnhof SBB, St Louis and Mulhouse Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.

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 5h 8m and costs €65 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 8m 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 TGV inOui, depart from Mulhouse Ville station.

Train or bus from Olten to Metz?

The best way to get from Olten to Metz is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs €65 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €110 and takes 6h 13m.

Where does the Olten to Metz train arrive?

Olten to Metz train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Metz Ville station.

Can I drive from Olten to Metz?

Yes, the driving distance between Olten to Metz is 291 km. It takes approximately 3h 54m 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 797+ 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 (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 (TGV)
best
1. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Metz Villetrain Tgv
5h 8m
€67–161
Bus via Basel
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Metzbus FlixBus N473
6h 23m
€27–97
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Metz - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 13m
€30–102
Drive 291.4 km
1. Drive from Olten to Metzcar 291.4 km
3h 54m
€52–75
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 Kirchberg, Réimerwee to Thionville, Foch Kiosquebus
5h 28m
€126–402

Olten to Metz by train and tram (TGV)

81Weekly Services

5h 8mAverage Duration

€67Cheapest Price

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Distance: 324.6 km
Duration: 5h 8m

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

TGV inOui operates a train from Mulhouse Ville to Metz Ville every 2 hours. Tickets cost €55–90 and the journey takes 1h 57m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Metz - Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost €25–45 and the journey takes 4h 35m.

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