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

The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Olten is to bus and train which costs SFr 65 - SFr 110 and takes 11h 4m.

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 80 - SFr 300.

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 686 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 110 - SFr 180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 6m 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 Railjet, depart from Wien Hbf station.

Where does the Vienna to Olten train arrive?

Vienna to Olten train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Zuerich 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 160+ hotels available in Olten.

Vienna to Olten - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Vienna to Olten by plane, train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Vienna International Airport to Zurich Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane VIE - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Oltentrain
5h 6m
CHF 105–263
Bus, train
cheapest
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 65–105
Train
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Oltentrain Ic5 / ...
8h 36m
CHF 116–171
Drive 758.4 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Oltencar 758.4 km
7h 43m
CHF 120–173
Fly Vienna International Airport to Basel, train
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 81–298
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 304–603
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 54m
CHF 154–503
Fly Vienna International Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane VIE - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Renens VDtrain
3. Take the train from Renens VD to Oltentrain
7h 18m
CHF 144–443
Fly Vienna International Airport to Innsbruck Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Innsbruck Airport (INN)plane VIE - INN
2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Zuerich Hbtrain
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Oltentrain
7h 59m
CHF 124–358
Train via Bregenz
1. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Bregenztrain Drf / ...
2. Take the train from Bregenz to Zürich HBtrain Ec
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Oltentrain Ic5 / ...
10h 22m
CHF 174–349

Vienna to Olten by train

43Weekly Trains

8h 36mAverage Duration

CHF 116Cheapest Price

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Distance: 686.1 km
Duration: 5h 6m

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

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

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