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

The cheapest way to get from Olten to Ulm is to drive which costs €40 - €60 and takes 3h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Olten to Ulm is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs €40 - €60.

Is there a direct train between Olten and Ulm?

No, there is no direct train from Olten to Ulm. However, there are services departing from Olten and arriving at Ulm Hauptbahnhof via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.

How far is it from Olten to Ulm?

The distance between Olten and Ulm is 408 km. The road distance is 229.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Olten to Ulm without a car is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs €45 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Olten to Ulm, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Olten to Ulm train from?

Olten to Ulm train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel SBB station.

Where does the Olten to Ulm train arrive?

Olten to Ulm train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Ulm Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Olten to Ulm?

Yes, the driving distance between Olten to Ulm is 229 km. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Olten to Ulm.

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

Book your Olten to Ulm train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Ulm?

There are 584+ hotels available in Ulm.

Olten to Ulm - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Olten to Ulm by train, bus, car, 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 Basel SBB to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain 60
5h 22m
€45–167
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Olten to Zürich HBtrain Ic5 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Ulmbus 283 / ...
6h 11m
€37–78
Drive 229.3 km
1. Drive from Olten to Ulmcar 229.3 km
3h 21m
€40–58
Train, fly to Munich International Airport
1. Take the train from Olten to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane ZRH - MUC
3. Take the train from Flughafen München to Hauptbahnhoftrain
4. Take the train from München Hbf to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain
4h 59m
€126–312
Train via Friedrichshafen
1. Take the train from Olten to Zürich HBtrain Ic5 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Schaffhausentrain S24 / ...
3. Take the train from Schaffhausen to Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhoftrain Re3
4. Take the train from Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain Re5 / ...
5h 22m
€68–105
Train, bus via Ravensburg
1. Take the train from Olten to Zürich HBtrain Ic5 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Konstanz Bahnhoftrain 75
3. Take the bus from Konstanz Bahnhof to Ravensburg, Bahnhofbus 700
4. Take the train from Ravensburg, Bahnhof to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain Re5 / ...
5h 49m
Train, fly to Stuttgart Airport
1. Take the train from Olten to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane ZRH - STR
3. Take the train from Wendlingen to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain
4h 36m
€133–285

Olten to Ulm by train

6Weekly Trains

5h 22mAverage Duration

€45Cheapest Price

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Distance: 407.5 km
Duration: 5h 22m

What companies run services between Olten, Switzerland and Ulm, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Basel SBB to Ulm Hauptbahnhof 6 times a week. Tickets cost €40–110 and the journey takes 3h 43m.

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