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

The cheapest way to get from Rome to Olten is to bus via Milan which costs SFr 27 - SFr 85 and takes 14h 15m.

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 22m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 190.

Is there a direct bus between Rome and Olten?

No, there is no direct bus from Rome to Olten. However, there are services departing from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arriving at Olten Gosgerstrasse via Milan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 15m.

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 864.6 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 bus from?

Rome to Olten bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station.

Where do I catch the Rome to Olten train from?

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

Train or bus from Rome to Olten?

The best way to get from Rome to Olten is to train which takes 8h 9m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 240. Alternatively, you can bus via Milan, which costs SFr 27 - SFr 85 and takes 14h 15m.

Where does the Rome to Olten bus arrive?

Rome to Olten bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Milan 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?

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

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Where can I stay near Olten?

There are 380+ 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), bus, car, plane, or train

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 102–231
Bus via Milan
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Milanbus Itabus
2. Take the bus from Milan to Olten Gosgerstrassebus MarinoBus 251* / ...
14h 15m
CHF 27–81
Drive 864.6 km
1. Drive from Rome to Oltencar 864.6 km
8h 29m
CHF 135–195
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 22m
CHF 59–190
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 30m
CHF 100–251
Bus
1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Basel SBBbus N524 / ...
14h 18m
CHF 76–108
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 33m
CHF 56–172
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 97–234
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 27m
CHF 85–238

Rome to Olten by train

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8h 9mAverage Duration

CHF 102Cheapest 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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Olten Gosgerstrasse via Milan in around 14h 15m.

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