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Compare train and flight for Kassel to Olten
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kassel to Olten among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $142. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $142, and a flight costs an average of $239.
Distance: 283 miles (456 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$173 Average price Cheapest | $271 Average price | $119 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 26m Average total duration 5h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration Fastest 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Kassel to Olten:
A train is $98 (€80) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kassel to Olten costing on average $271 (€222).
Other travel options to Olten take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 56m.
Tickets start at around $173 (€142) compared to roughly $119 (€98) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-54.00 (€-44.20). The journey takes 5h 56m versus 5h 47m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Kassel to Olten
Germany
Switzerland
Trains from Kassel to Olten run on average 10 times per day, taking around 5h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $142 (€116) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 06:33, the last at 22:33. The fastest train covers the 283 miles (456 km) distance in 5h 51m.
Distance 283 miles (456 km) |
Average train duration 5h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price $142 (€116) |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 5h 51m |
First train 6:33 AM |
Last train 10:33 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Kassel to Olten trainsDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Kassel and Olten from $142 (€116). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
FAQs: Trains from Kassel to Olten
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kassel to Olten by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Olten, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Kassel to Olten
Wifi
Lockers
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
- Monday: 07:00 - 19:30
- Tuesday: 07:00 - 19:30
- Wednesday: 07:00 - 19:30
- Thursday: 07:00 - 19:30
- Friday: 07:00 - 19:30
- Saturday: 09:15 - 17:45
- Sunday: 09:15 - 17:45
- Matterhorn-Stübli
- Biond Restaurant
- Schwälmer Brotladen
- Kleine Konoba
- InterCityHotel
- Schweizer Hof
- Kurfürst Wilhelm I.
- Kurparkhotel
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk- Monday: 08:00 12:45 - 12:00 17:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 12:45 - 12:00 17:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 12:45 - 12:00 17:00
- Thursday: 08:00 12:45 - 12:00 17:00
- Friday: 08:00 12:45 - 12:00 17:00
- HermannS
- Eckstein
- Lohmann
- Il Convento
- Hotel am Rathaus
- Stadthotel
- Arosa Hotel
- Foto-Motel
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access via Bahnhofstrasse
- Restaurant Aarhof
- Restaurant Salmen
- Outside the main entrance
- Elevators, restrooms
- CHF 1
- Hotel Olten Swiss Quality
- Hotel Amaris
- Hotel Astoria
- Located in the main hall
- 800 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for trains to Zurich, Basel, Bern, and Lucerne
- Hall 2: regional and S-Bahn connections
- Train: SBB InterCity, InterRegio, and S-Bahn services
- Bus: Several lines available
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