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Compare train and bus for Olten to Neuchâtel
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Olten to Neuchâtel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $33. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 56m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $33, and a bus costs an average of $39.
Distance: 52 miles (84 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$38 Average price Cheapest | $39 Average price | $21 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 26m Average total duration Fastest 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Olten to Neuchâtel:
A train is $0.25 (€0.20) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Olten to Neuchâtel costing on average $39 (€31).
Other travel options to Neuchâtel take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 10m.
You'll arrive about 22m sooner (56m by train vs 1h 18m by car). Tickets start at around $38 (€31) compared to roughly $21 (€17) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Olten to Neuchâtel
Trains from Olten to Neuchâtel run on average 17 times per day, taking around 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $33 (€27) if you book in advance.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 52 miles (84 km) distance in 56m.
Distance 52 miles (84 km) |
Average train duration 56m |
Cheapest ticket price $33 (€27) |
Trains per day 17 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 56m |
First train 12:04 AM |
Last train 11:53 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) from Olten to Neuchâtel trainsSBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) trains will get you between Olten and Neuchâtel from $33 (€27). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
FAQs: Trains from Olten to Neuchâtel
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Olten to Neuchâtel 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 Neuchâtel, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Olten to Neuchâtel
- 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
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Rue de la Gare.
- Restaurant Le Jura
- Brasserie Le Cardinal
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Alpes et Lac
- Beau-Rivage Hotel
- Hotel Touring au Lac
- Located in the main hall
- 930 places, covered
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for trains to regional and international destinations
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 215
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