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

The cheapest way to get from Olten to Rotterdam is to bus via Basel which costs €60 - €160 and takes 12h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Olten to Rotterdam is to train and fly which takes 4h 57m and costs €140 - €370.

Is there a direct bus between Olten and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Olten to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Basel and arriving at Rotterdam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Olten and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Olten to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Olten and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Basel Sbb, Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.

How far is it from Olten to Rotterdam?

The distance between Olten and Rotterdam is 660 km. The road distance is 698.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Olten to Rotterdam without a car is to train via Paris which takes 8h 45m and costs €250 - €490.

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

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

Where do I catch the Olten to Rotterdam bus from?

Olten to Rotterdam bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Basel station.

Where do I catch the Olten to Rotterdam train from?

Olten to Rotterdam train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Basel Sbb station.

Train or bus from Olten to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Olten to Rotterdam is to train via Paris which takes 8h 45m and costs €250 - €490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €170 and takes 11h 58m.

Where does the Olten to Rotterdam bus arrive?

Olten to Rotterdam bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Rotterdam station.

Where does the Olten to Rotterdam train arrive?

Olten to Rotterdam train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.

Can I drive from Olten to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Olten to Rotterdam is 699 km. It takes approximately 7h 37m to drive from Olten to Rotterdam.

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

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

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There are 9 ways to get from Olten to Rotterdam by train, plane, train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, or car

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Train to Basel, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
best
1. Take the train from Olten to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BSL - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
4h 57m
€123–354
Bus via Basel
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Rotterdam Central Stationbus FlixBus N846
12h 28m
€60–152
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Thalys
8h 45m
€256–489
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel to Rotterdambus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h 58m
€65–167
Drive 698.9 km
1. Drive from Olten to Rotterdamcar 698.9 km
7h 37m
€125–181
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Olten to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane ZRH - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
4h 57m
€149–363
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Olten to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane ZRH - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 15m
€132–341
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Olten to Renens VDtrain
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Genève-Aéroporttrain
3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane GVA - AMS
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 52m
€183–497
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Eindhoventrain 43N
2. Take the train from Eindhoven Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Intercity / ...
11h 52m
€146–281

Olten to Rotterdam by train

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8h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 659.8 km
Duration: 4h 57m

What companies run services between Olten, Switzerland and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Olten to Rotterdam Centraal via Basel SBB, Basel Sbb, Paris Gare de Lyon, and Paris Nord in around 8h 45m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Basel to Rotterdam once daily. Tickets cost €60–110 and the journey takes 10h 20m.

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