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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Olten is to bus which costs SFr 60 - SFr 110 and takes 11h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Olten is to train and fly which takes 5h 17m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 310.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Olten?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Olten. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Olten via Paris Est, Strasbourg and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Olten?

The distance between Rotterdam and Olten is 1065 km. The road distance is 699.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Olten without a car is to train via Paris which takes 7h 44m and costs SFr 210 - SFr 490.

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

It takes approximately 7h 44m to get from Rotterdam to Olten, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Olten train from?

Rotterdam to Olten train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Olten?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Olten is to train via Paris which takes 7h 44m and costs SFr 210 - SFr 490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 60 - SFr 110 and takes 11h 43m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Olten train arrive?

Rotterdam to Olten train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Olten?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Olten is 699 km. It takes approximately 7h 35m to drive from Rotterdam to Olten.

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

Book your Rotterdam to Olten train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Olten?

There are 384+ hotels available in Olten.

Rotterdam to Olten - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Rotterdam to Olten by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, night train, car, train, 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 via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Paris Nordtrain
2. Take the train from Paris Est to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
7h 44m
CHF 219–486
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N846
11h 43m
CHF 62–102
Night train
1. Take the night train from Rotterdam Centraal to Basel Sbbnighttrain Nj
10h 37m
CHF 77–201
Drive 699.5 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Oltencar 699.5 km
7h 35m
CHF 114–164
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Basel SBBtrain Nightjet
10h 36m
CHF 83–215
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane AMS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Oltentrain
5h 17m
CHF 120–302
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BRU - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Oltentrain
5h 56m
CHF 105–301
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane AMS - GVA
3. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Renens VDtrain
4. Take the train from Renens VD to Oltentrain
7h 11m
CHF 139–417

Rotterdam to Olten by train and foot

88Weekly Services

7h 44mAverage Duration

CHF 219Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,064.7 km
Duration: 7h 44m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Olten, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Olten via Paris Nord, Paris Est, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 7h 44m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Basel SBB 4 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 45–80 and the journey takes 10h 40m.

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