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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Olten is to bus which costs SFr 5 - SFr 7 and takes 1h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Olten is to train which takes 35 min and costs SFr 17 - SFr 35.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Olten?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Zürich and arriving at Olten Station station. Services depart twice a week, and operate Wednesday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 1h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Olten?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Olten. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 35 min.

How far is it from Zurich to Olten?

The distance between Zurich and Olten is 54 km. The road distance is 61.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Olten without a car is to train which takes 35 min and costs SFr 17 - SFr 35.

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

The train from Zürich HB to Olten takes 35 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Olten bus from?

Zurich to Olten bus services, operated by Gruppo Di Maio, depart from Zürich station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Olten train from?

Zurich to Olten train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.

Train or bus from Zurich to Olten?

The best way to get from Zurich to Olten is to train which takes 35 min and costs SFr 17 - SFr 35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 5 - SFr 7 and takes 1h 15m.

Where does the Zurich to Olten bus arrive?

Zurich to Olten bus services, operated by Gruppo Di Maio, arrive at Olten Station.

Where does the Zurich to Olten train arrive?

Zurich to Olten train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Olten station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Olten?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Olten is 61 km. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from Zurich to Olten.

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

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Where can I stay near Olten?

There are 391+ hotels available in Olten.

Zurich to Olten - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Zurich to Olten by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Zurich to Olten by train

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35 minAverage Duration

CHF 17Cheapest Price

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Distance: 54.5 km
Duration: 35 min

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Olten, Switzerland?

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Zürich HB to Olten every 20 minutes. Tickets cost CHF 17–35 and the journey takes 35 min. Südostbahn also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Gruppo Di Maio operates a bus from Zürich to Olten Station twice a week. Tickets cost CHF 5–7 and the journey takes 1h 15m.

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