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Kunstmuseum Basel
Switzerland’s oldest public art museum, renowned for its outstanding collection from Holbein to modern masters. A top choice for art lovers visiting Basel.
Cheapest price
$15
Average price
$20
Fastest journey
27 m
Average duration
28 m
Trains per day
44
Distance
34 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Olten to Basel is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Olten to Basel will cost around $20 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $15.
Of the 44 trains that leave Olten for Basel on Fri, Jun 19, 44 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct trains cover the 34 km distance in an average of 28 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 27 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest trains will take 28 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
IR 27 2466 | 2466
IR 27 2468 | 2468
IC 61 616 | 616
IR 27 2462 | 2462
IR 27 2464 | 2464
EC 30460 | 30460
IC 6 618 | 618
IC 6 622 | 622
IC 6 606 | 606
IC 61 616 | 616Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Olten to Basel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 29m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $13.
Distance: 21 miles (34 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$19 Average price | $6 Average price Cheapest | $63 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
59m Average total duration Fastest 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 2m Average total duration 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Olten to Basel:
A bus is $13 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Olten to Basel costing on average $19 (€15).
Other travel options to Basel take longer:
Bus takes on average 32m.
The journey is about 21m faster (29m by train vs 50m by car) and roughly $44 (€36) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($19 (€15) vs $63 (€52)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Südostbahn.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Olten to Basel trains for tomorrow, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IR 27 2456 | 2456 | 6:12 AM Olten station | 0h34 | 6:46 AM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 3 17320 | 17320 | 6:17 AM Olten station | 0h39 | 6:56 AM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 61 956 | 956 | 6:33 AM Olten station | 0h32 | 7:05 AM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 3 17322 | 17322 | 6:48 AM Olten station | 0h38 | 7:26 AM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 6 606 | 606 | 7:05 AM Olten station | 0h28 | 7:33 AM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 27 2458 | 2458 | 7:12 AM Olten station | 0h34 | 7:46 AM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 3 17324 | 17324 | 7:17 AM Olten station | 0h39 | 7:56 AM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 374 | 374 | 7:33 AM Olten station | 0h31 | 8:04 AM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 3 17326 | 17326 | 7:48 AM Olten station | 0h38 | 8:26 AM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 61 608 | 608 | 8:05 AM Olten station | 0h28 | 8:33 AM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 27 2460 | 2460 | 8:12 AM Olten station | 0h34 | 8:46 AM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 3 17328 | 17328 | 8:17 AM Olten station | 0h39 | 8:56 AM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 6 960 | 960 | 8:33 AM Olten station | 0h31 | 9:04 AM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 3 17330 | 17330 | 8:48 AM Olten station | 0h38 | 9:26 AM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 6 610 | 610 | 9:05 AM Olten station | 0h28 | 9:33 AM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 27 2462 | 2462 | 9:12 AM Olten station | 0h34 | 9:46 AM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 3 17332 | 17332 | 9:17 AM Olten station | 0h39 | 9:56 AM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 372 | 372 | 9:33 AM Olten station | 0h31 | 10:04 AM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 3 17334 | 17334 | 9:48 AM Olten station | 0h38 | 10:26 AM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 61 612 | 612 | 10:05 AM Olten station | 0h28 | 10:33 AM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 27 2464 | 2464 | 10:12 AM Olten station | 0h34 | 10:46 AM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 3 17336 | 17336 | 10:17 AM Olten station | 0h39 | 10:56 AM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 61 964 | 964 | 10:33 AM Olten station | 0h31 | 11:04 AM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 3 17338 | 17338 | 10:48 AM Olten station | 0h38 | 11:26 AM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 30460 | 30460 | 11:05 AM Olten station | 0h27 | 11:32 AM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 27 2466 | 2466 | 11:12 AM Olten station | 0h34 | 11:46 AM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 3 17340 | 17340 | 11:17 AM Olten station | 0h39 | 11:56 AM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 6 966 | 966 | 11:33 AM Olten station | 0h31 | 12:04 PM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 3 17342 | 17342 | 11:48 AM Olten station | 0h38 | 12:26 PM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 61 616 | 616 | 12:05 PM Olten station | 0h28 | 12:33 PM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 27 2468 | 2468 | 12:12 PM Olten station | 0h34 | 12:46 PM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 3 17344 | 17344 | 12:17 PM Olten station | 0h39 | 12:56 PM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 106 | 106 | 12:33 PM Olten station | 0h31 | 1:04 PM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 3 17346 | 17346 | 12:48 PM Olten station | 0h38 | 1:26 PM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 6 618 | 618 | 1:05 PM Olten station | 0h28 | 1:33 PM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 27 2470 | 2470 | 1:12 PM Olten station | 0h34 | 1:46 PM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 3 17348 | 17348 | 1:17 PM Olten station | 0h39 | 1:56 PM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 6 970 | 970 | 1:33 PM Olten station | 0h32 | 2:05 PM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 3 17350 | 17350 | 1:48 PM Olten station | 0h38 | 2:26 PM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 6 622 | 622 | 3:05 PM Olten station | 0h28 | 3:33 PM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 27 2474 | 2474 | 3:12 PM Olten station | 0h34 | 3:46 PM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 3 17356 | 17356 | 3:17 PM Olten station | 0h39 | 3:56 PM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 276 | 276 | 3:33 PM Olten station | 0h31 | 4:04 PM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 3 17358 | 17358 | 3:48 PM Olten station | 0h38 | 4:26 PM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Olten to Basel run on average 11 times per day, taking around 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $13 (€11) but you can travel from only $6 (€5) by bus.
There are 11 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 21 miles (34 km) distance in 25m.
Distance 21 miles (34 km) |
Average train duration 29m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 (€11) |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 11 |
Fastest train 25m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:53 PM |
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Discover the best of Basel — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Basel trip today.
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One of Basel’s defining walking areas, ideal for views, people-watching, and experiencing the city’s close relationship with the river.
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A historic guild-house restaurant serving classic Swiss cuisine and seasonal dishes in an elegant old-town atmosphere.
A long-established Basel brasserie near the museum quarter, known for refined Swiss and French-influenced dishes in a stylish historic setting.
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Basel is costly by European standards. Hotels, dining, and transport are pricey, though supermarkets and lunch specials can help reduce daily costs.
Service is included. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving about 5-10% for very good service is appreciated. Round up for taxis; small tips are optional in cafés and bars.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Olten to Basel 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 Basel, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Olten to Basel trains use the Olten to Basel SBB station pair, with some services arriving at Basel Bad Bhf. Use this guide to compare Olten and Basel train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Olten has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Aarhof, Restaurant Salmen
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Olten. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Olten. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Olten: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Olten: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Olten: Elevators, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Olten Swiss Quality, Hotel Amaris, Hotel Astoria.
Olten, Bahnhof has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Olten, Bahnhof.
Wi-Fi is available at Olten, Bahnhof. ATMs are available at Olten, Bahnhof.
Available at Olten, Bahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Olten, Bahnhof: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Olten, Bahnhof.
Olten Hammer has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Olten Hammer.
ATMs are available at Olten Hammer.
Available at Olten Hammer: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Olten Hammer: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Olten Hammer.
Basel SBB is 1 km from Basel city centre. Public transport options include:
Basel SBB has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Da Roberto, Brasserie Bahnhof Basel
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Basel SBB. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Basel SBB. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Basel SBB: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Basel SBB: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Basel SBB: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Victoria, Hotel Schweizerhof Basel, GAIA Hotel.
Basel Bad Bhf is 2 km from Basel city centre. Public transport options include:
Basel Bad Bhf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Les Gareçons, Restaurant Bahn Kantine
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Basel Bad Bhf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Basel Bad Bhf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Basel Bad Bhf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Basel Bad Bhf: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Basel Bad Bhf: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Alexander, Hotel Wettstein, Hotel Balade.
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