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

The cheapest way to get from Rome to Olten is to bus and train which costs SFr 45 - SFr 140 and takes 12h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rome to Olten is to fly and train which takes 5h 21m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 190.

Is there a direct train between Rome and Olten?

No, there is no direct train from Rome to Olten. However, there are services departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Olten via Milano Centrale and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.

How far is it from Rome to Olten?

The distance between Rome and Olten is 866 km. The road distance is 864.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Rome to Olten without a car is to train which takes 8h 9m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 240.

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

It takes approximately 8h 9m to get from Rome to Olten, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rome to Olten train from?

Rome to Olten train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Roma Termini station.

Where does the Rome to Olten train arrive?

Rome to Olten train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Rome to Olten?

Yes, the driving distance between Rome to Olten is 865 km. It takes approximately 8h 29m to drive from Rome to Olten.

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

Book your Rome to Olten train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Olten?

There are 375+ hotels available in Olten.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Rome to Olten by train (Trenitalia), 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 Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain Fr / ...
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Oltentrain Ic5 / ...
8h 9m
CHF 103–233
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Zurich Bus Stationbus N524 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Oltentrain Ic5 / ...
12h 49m
CHF 45–140
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Milan Rogoredotrain 9984 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milan to Olten Gosgerstrassebus MarinoBus 251* / ...
9h 19m
CHF 66–141
Drive 864.5 km
1. Drive from Rome to Oltencar 864.5 km
8h 29m
CHF 140–202
Fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FCO - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Oltentrain
5h 26m
CHF 60–185
Train via Bellinzona
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain Fr / ...
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bellinzonatrain Ec
3. Take the train from Bellinzona to Oltentrain Ec / ...
8h 31m
CHF 102–254
Fly to Basel, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Basel (BSL)plane FCO - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Oltentrain
5h 21m
CHF 57–189
Fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane FCO - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Renens VDtrain
3. Take the train from Renens VD to Oltentrain
7h 12m
CHF 84–264
Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane FCO - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
3. Take the train from Lugano to Oltentrain
8h 28m
CHF 94–242

Rome to Olten by train

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8h 9mAverage Duration

CHF 103Cheapest Price

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Distance: 866.4 km
Duration: 8h 9m

What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Olten, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Roma Termini to Olten via Milano Centrale, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 8h 9m.

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