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

The cheapest way to get from Oslo to Olten is to bus which costs SFr 100 - SFr 180 and takes 28h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oslo to Olten is to train and fly which takes 5h 52m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 250.

Is there a direct train between Oslo and Olten?

No, there is no direct train from Oslo to Olten. However, there are services departing from Oslo S and arriving at Olten via Malmo C, Hamburg Hbf, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 19m.

How far is it from Oslo to Olten?

The distance between Oslo and Olten is 1514 km. The road distance is 1902.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Oslo to Olten without a car is to train which takes 22h 19m and costs SFr 200 - SFr 410.

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

It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Oslo to Olten, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oslo to Olten train from?

Oslo to Olten train services, operated by Norwegian Railways (VY), depart from Oslo S station.

Train or bus from Oslo to Olten?

The best way to get from Oslo to Olten is to train which takes 22h 19m and costs SFr 200 - SFr 410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 100 - SFr 180 and takes 28h 43m.

Where does the Oslo to Olten train arrive?

Oslo to Olten train services, operated by Norwegian Railways (VY), arrive at Malmö, Centralstation.

Can I drive from Oslo to Olten?

Yes, the driving distance between Oslo to Olten is 1902 km. It takes approximately 17h 37m to drive from Oslo to Olten.

Where can I stay near Olten?

There are 382+ hotels available in Olten.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Oslo to Olten by train, plane, bus, car ferry, car, or car train

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Train, fly to Basel
best
1. Take the train from Oslo S to Oslo lufthavn stasjontrain
2. Fly from Oslo Airport, Gardermoen (OSL) to Basel (BSL)plane OSL - BSL
5h 52m
CHF 72–242
Train
1. Take the train from Oslo S to Malmö, Centralstationtrain
2. Take the train from Malmo C to Hamburg Hbftrain Ic
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 20 / ...
4. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
22h 19m
CHF 201–410
Bus
1. Take the bus from Oslo bussterminal to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus N613
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Basel SBBbus N33
28h 43m
CHF 106–180
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Oslo Vipperangen to Port of Kielcarferry
2. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain Re7
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
30h 49m
CHF 260–652
Train, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Oslo S to Oslo lufthavn stasjontrain
2. Fly from Oslo Airport, Gardermoen (OSL) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane OSL - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Oltentrain
6h 13m
CHF 104–264
Train, fly to Geneva International Airport
1. Take the train from Oslo S to Oslo lufthavn stasjontrain
2. Fly from Oslo Airport, Gardermoen (OSL) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane OSL - GVA
3. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Renens VDtrain
4. Take the train from Renens VD to Oltentrain
8h 12m
CHF 118–291
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Oslo bussterminal to Słubicebus
2. Take the bus from SŁUBICE, Port Świecko, Świecko 39 to ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquaibus
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Oltentrain Ic5 / ...
37h 4m
CHF 157–217
Drive 1,902.5 km
1. Drive from Oslo to Oltencar 1,902.5 km
17h 37m
CHF 318–459
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Oslo to Hamburg Altonacar
2. Take the car train from Hamburg Altona to Lörrach Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Lörrach Hbf to Oltencar
21h 48m
CHF 274–1,017

Oslo to Olten by train

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22h 19mAverage Duration

CHF 201Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,514.1 km
Duration: 5h 52m

What companies run services between Oslo, Norway and Olten, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Oslo S to Olten via Malmo C, Hamburg Hbf, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, and Basel SBB in around 22h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oslo bussterminal to Olten via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof, Basel SBB, and Basel SBB in around 28h 43m.

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