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

The cheapest way to get from Olten to Zurich is to bus which costs SFr 5 - SFr 7 and takes 1h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Olten to Zurich is to train which takes 36 min and costs SFr 16 - SFr 24.

Is there a direct bus between Olten and Zurich?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Olten Station station and arriving at Zürich. Services depart twice a week, and operate Monday and Friday. The journey takes approximately 1h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Olten and Zurich?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Olten and arriving at Zürich HB. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 36 min.

How far is it from Olten to Zurich?

The distance between Olten and Zurich is 54 km. The road distance is 61.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Olten to Zurich without a car is to train which takes 36 min and costs SFr 16 - SFr 24.

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

The train from Olten to Zürich HB takes 36 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Olten to Zurich bus from?

Olten to Zurich bus services, operated by Gruppo Di Maio, depart from Olten Station.

Where do I catch the Olten to Zurich train from?

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

Train or bus from Olten to Zurich?

The best way to get from Olten to Zurich is to train which takes 36 min and costs SFr 16 - SFr 24. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 5 - SFr 7 and takes 1h 30m.

Where does the Olten to Zurich bus arrive?

Olten to Zurich bus services, operated by Gruppo Di Maio, arrive at Zürich station.

Where does the Olten to Zurich train arrive?

Olten to Zurich train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from Olten to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Olten to Zurich is 61 km. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Olten to Zurich.

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

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Where can I stay near Zurich?

There are 1224+ hotels available in Zurich.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Olten to Zurich by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Olten to Zurich by train

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36 minAverage Duration

CHF 16Cheapest Price

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Distance: 54.5 km
Duration: 36 min

What companies run services between Olten, Switzerland and Zurich, Switzerland?

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Olten to Zürich HB every 20 minutes. Tickets cost CHF 16–24 and the journey takes 36 min. Südostbahn also services this route every 2 hours. Alternatively, Gruppo Di Maio operates a bus from Olten Station to Zürich twice a week. Tickets cost CHF 5–7 and the journey takes 1h 30m.

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