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

The cheapest way to get from Ulm to Olten is to bus and train which costs SFr 35 - SFr 65 and takes 5h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ulm to Olten is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 55.

Is there a direct train between Ulm and Olten?

No, there is no direct train from Ulm to Olten. However, there are services departing from Ulm Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Olten via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.

How far is it from Ulm to Olten?

The distance between Ulm and Olten is 408 km. The road distance is 229.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Ulm to Olten without a car is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Ulm to Olten, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ulm to Olten train from?

Ulm to Olten train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Ulm Hauptbahnhof station.

Where does the Ulm to Olten train arrive?

Ulm to Olten train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Ulm to Olten?

Yes, the driving distance between Ulm to Olten is 229 km. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Ulm to Olten.

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

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Where can I stay near Olten?

There are 389+ hotels available in Olten.

Ulm to Olten - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Ulm to Olten by 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 Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 60
4h 24m
CHF 40–102
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ulm to Zurich Bus Stationbus 283 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Oltentrain Ic5 / ...
5h 19m
CHF 35–62
Drive 229.5 km
1. Drive from Ulm to Oltencar 229.5 km
3h 22m
CHF 36–52
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Wendlingentrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane STR - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Oltentrain
4h 41m
CHF 126–235
Train via Friedrichshafen
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhoftrain Re5 / ...
2. Take the train from Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof to Schaffhausentrain Re3
3. Take the train from Schaffhausen to Zürich HBtrain Ic / ...
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Oltentrain Ic5 / ...
5h
CHF 65–102
Train via Schaffhausen
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Schaffhausentrain Re3
2. Take the train from Schaffhausen to Brugg AGtrain S12
5h 31m
CHF 68–103
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Basel (BSL)plane MUC - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Oltentrain
5h 9m
CHF 114–326

Ulm to Olten by train

6Weekly Trains

4h 24mAverage Duration

CHF 40Cheapest Price

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Distance: 407.7 km
Duration: 4h 24m

What companies run services between Ulm, Germany and Olten, Switzerland?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBB 6 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 35–85 and the journey takes 3h 37m.

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