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 50 - SFr 110 and takes 10h 54m.

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 54m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 220.

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 743 km. The road distance is 756.7 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 4h 54m 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 757 km. It takes approximately 7h 41m 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 376+ hotels available in Olten.

Vienna to Olten - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Vienna to Olten by plane, train, bus, night train, car, or car train

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 Basel, train
best
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Basel (BSL)VIE - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Olten
4h 54m
CHF 72–217
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Zurich Bus StationN882 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to OltenIc5 / ...
10h 54m
CHF 53–106
Train
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Zuerich HbRjx
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to OltenIc5 / ...
8h 36m
CHF 113–171
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Wien Hbf to Zürich HBNj
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to OltenIc5 / ...
13h 25m
CHF 245–429
Fly Vienna International Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)VIE - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Olten
5h 4m
CHF 104–243
Train to Bratislava Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bratislava Hlavna Stanica
2. Fly from Bratislava Airport (BTS) to Basel (BSL)BTS - BSL
6h 9m
CHF 85–237
Fly Vienna International Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)VIE - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Renens VD
3. Take the train from Renens VD to Olten
7h
CHF 119–292
Drive 756.7 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Olten756.7 km
7h 41m
CHF 121–174
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Vienna to Villach Hbf ARZ
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf ARZ to München Ost
3. Drive from München Ost to Olten
9h 20m
CHF 189–266

Vienna to Olten by train

36Weekly Trains

8h 36mAverage Duration

CHF 113Cheapest Price

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Distance: 742.6 km
Duration: 4h 54m

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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