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

The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Olten is to train which costs SFr 55 - SFr 95 and takes 8h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vienna to Olten is to fly and train which takes 4h 55m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 290.

Is there a direct train between Vienna and Olten?

No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Olten. However, there are services departing from Wien Hbf and arriving at Olten via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.

How far is it from Vienna to Olten?

The distance between Vienna and Olten is 742 km. The road distance is 758.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Vienna to Olten without a car is to train which takes 8h 36m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 95.

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

It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Vienna to Olten, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Olten train from?

Vienna to Olten train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), depart from Wien Hbf station.

Where does the Vienna to Olten train arrive?

Vienna to Olten train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), arrive at Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from Vienna to Olten?

Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Olten is 758 km. It takes approximately 7h 43m to drive from Vienna to Olten.

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

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Where can I stay near Olten?

There are 398+ hotels available in Olten.

Vienna to Olten - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Vienna to Olten by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly Vienna International Airport to Basel, train
best
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Basel (BSL)plane VIE - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Oltentrain
4h 55m
CHF 76–288
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Zürich HBtrain rjx 160
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Oltentrain Ic5 / ...
8h 36m
CHF 55–92
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Vienna Erdberg to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N882 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Oltentrain Ic5 / ...
11h 4m
CHF 68–109
Drive 758.4 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Oltencar 758.4 km
7h 43m
CHF 124–179
Fly Vienna International Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane VIE - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Oltentrain
5h 11m
CHF 106–268
Fly Vienna International Airport to Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport (ACH)plane VIE - ACH
2. Take the train from Rorschach to Oltentrain
6h 36m
CHF 364–623
Train to Graz Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Graz Hbftrain
2. Fly from Graz Airport (GRZ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GRZ - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Oltentrain
7h 43m
CHF 165–503
Train via Wien Hbf
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Oltentrain Ic5 / ...
9h 44m
CHF 121–177

Vienna to Olten by train

7Weekly Trains

8h 36mAverage Duration

CHF 55Cheapest Price

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Distance: 742.2 km
Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between Vienna, Austria and Olten, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Wien Hbf to Olten via Zürich HB in around 8h 36m.

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