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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich to Olten
Cheapest price
$23
Average price
$24
Fastest journey
29 m
Average duration
36 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
49 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Olten is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich to Olten will cost around $24 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $23.
Of the 3 trains that leave Zurich for Olten on Sat, Jun 20, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct trains cover the 49 km distance in an average of 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 29 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest trains will take 49 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.
6:59 AM0h29Zurich7:28 AMOlten$231One-way0 transfers- 7:59 AM0h29Zurich8:28 AMOlten$241One-way0 transfers
- 7:06 AM0h49Zurich7:55 AMOlten$271One-way0 transfers
- 7:59 AM0h29Zurich8:28 AMOlten$241One-way0 transfers
- 6:59 AM0h29Zurich7:28 AMOlten$231One-way0 transfers
- 7:06 AM0h49Zurich7:55 AMOlten$271One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Zurich to Olten
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Olten among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 35m. 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 $7, and a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 30 miles (49 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$26 Average price | $7 Average price Cheapest | $67 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 5m Average total duration Fastest 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 32m Average total duration 1h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 59m 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 Zurich to Olten:
A bus is $18 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Olten costing on average $26 (€21).
Other travel options to Olten take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 2m.
The journey is about 24m faster (35m by train vs 59m by car) and roughly $42 (€34) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($26 (€21) vs $67 (€55)). 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).
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Zurich to Olten train times
The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Olten trains for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IC 5 508 | 508 | 6:04 AM Zurich HB | 0h35 | 6:39 AM Olten station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S 11 19120 | 19120 · IR 16 2158 | 2158 | 6:05 AM Zurich Altstetten | 0h50 | 6:55 AM Olten station | 1 transfer | |
| IR 16 2158 | 2158 | 6:06 AM Zurich HB | 0h49 | 6:55 AM Olten station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IR 37 2254 | 2254 · S 23 8420 | 8420 | 6:08 AM Zurich HB | 0h45 | 6:53 AM Olten station | 1 transfer | |
| S 9 18921 | 18921 · IR 55 1758 | 1758 | 6:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0h44 | 7:00 AM Olten station | 1 transfer | |
| S 5 18521 | 18521 · IR 55 1758 | 1758 | 6:16 AM Zurich Altstetten | 0h44 | 7:00 AM Olten station | 1 transfer | |
| S 12 19220 | 19220 · RE 12 4758 | 4758 | 6:20 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h04 | 7:24 AM Olten station | 1 transfer | |
| S 6 18621 | 18621 · RE 37 4808 | 4808 · S 26 8624 | 8624 | 6:21 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h00 | 7:21 AM Olten station | 2 transfers | |
| S 11 19123 | 19123 · RE 37 4808 | 4808 · S 26 8624 | 8624 | 6:24 AM Zurich Altstetten | 0h57 | 7:21 AM Olten station | 2 transfers | |
| IR 55 1758 | 1758 | 6:29 AM Zurich HB | 0h31 | 7:00 AM Olten station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| RE 37 4808 | 4808 · S 26 8624 | 8624 | 6:38 AM Zurich HB | 0h43 | 7:21 AM Olten station | 1 transfer | |
| S 14 19422 | 19422 · IR 35 2356 | 2356 | 6:43 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0h45 | 7:28 AM Olten station | 1 transfer | |
| RE 48 4909 | 4909 · IC 5 510 | 510 | 6:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0h51 | 7:39 AM Olten station | 1 transfer | |
| S 6 18623 | 18623 · IR 37 2256 | 2256 · S 23 8424 | 8424 | 6:51 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h02 | 7:53 AM Olten station | 2 transfers | |
| S 6 18623 | 18623 · IR 16 2160 | 2160 | 6:51 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h04 | 7:55 AM Olten station | 1 transfer | |
| IR 35 2356 | 2356 | 6:59 AM Zurich Altstetten | 0h29 | 7:28 AM Olten station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 5 512 | 512 | 8:04 AM Zurich HB | 0h35 | 8:39 AM Olten station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S 11 19128 | 19128 · IR 16 2162 | 2162 | 8:05 AM Zurich Altstetten | 0h50 | 8:55 AM Olten station | 1 transfer | |
| IR 16 2162 | 2162 | 8:06 AM Zurich HB | 0h49 | 8:55 AM Olten station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IR 37 2258 | 2258 · S 23 8428 | 8428 | 8:08 AM Zurich HB | 0h45 | 8:53 AM Olten station | 1 transfer | |
| S 5 18529 | 18529 · IR 55 1762 | 1762 | 8:16 AM Zurich Altstetten | 0h44 | 9:00 AM Olten station | 1 transfer | |
| S 9 18929 | 18929 · IR 55 1762 | 1762 | 8:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0h44 | 9:00 AM Olten station | 1 transfer | |
| S 12 19228 | 19228 · RE 12 4762 | 4762 | 8:20 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h04 | 9:24 AM Olten station | 1 transfer | |
| S 6 18629 | 18629 · RE 37 4812 | 4812 · S 26 8632 | 8632 | 8:21 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h00 | 9:21 AM Olten station | 2 transfers | |
| S 11 19131 | 19131 · RE 37 4812 | 4812 · S 26 8632 | 8632 | 8:24 AM Zurich Altstetten | 0h57 | 9:21 AM Olten station | 2 transfers | |
| IR 55 1762 | 1762 | 8:29 AM Zurich HB | 0h31 | 9:00 AM Olten station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| RE 37 4812 | 4812 · S 26 8632 | 8632 | 8:38 AM Zurich HB | 0h43 | 9:21 AM Olten station | 1 transfer | |
| S 14 19430 | 19430 · IR 35 2360 | 2360 | 8:43 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0h45 | 9:28 AM Olten station | 1 transfer | |
| RE 48 4913 | 4913 · IC 5 514 | 514 | 8:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0h51 | 9:39 AM Olten station | 1 transfer | |
| S 6 18631 | 18631 · IR 16 2164 | 2164 | 8:51 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h04 | 9:55 AM Olten station | 1 transfer | |
| S 6 18631 | 18631 · IR 37 2260 | 2260 · S 23 8432 | 8432 | 8:51 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h02 | 9:53 AM Olten station | 2 transfers | |
| IR 35 2360 | 2360 | 8:59 AM Zurich Altstetten | 0h29 | 9:28 AM Olten station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Zurich to Olten
SwitzerlandSwitzerland
Trains from Zurich to Olten run on average 32 times per day, taking around 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) but you can travel from only $7 (€6) by bus.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 30 miles (49 km) distance in 29m.
Distance 30 miles (49 km) |
Average train duration 35m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Trains per day 32 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 29m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) from Zurich to Olten trainsSBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) trains will get you between Zurich and Olten from $7 (€6). 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 Zurich to Olten
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich 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 Zurich to Olten
Most Zurich to Olten trains use the Zürich HB to Olten station pair, with some services arriving at Olten Hammer. Use this guide to compare Zurich and Olten train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Zurich station do trains to Olten leave from?
Getting to Zürich HB from Zurich city centre
Zürich HB is 1 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich HB train station facilities and services
Zürich HB has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Au Premier, Brasserie Federal
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Zürich HB. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Zürich HB. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Zürich HB: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Zürich HB: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich HB: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich, Hotel St. Gotthard, Central Plaza Hotel.
Getting to Zürich Oerlikon from Zurich city centre
Zürich Oerlikon is 5 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich Oerlikon train station facilities and services
Zürich Oerlikon has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Negishi Sushi Bar, Le Muh
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Zürich Oerlikon. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Zürich Oerlikon. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Zürich Oerlikon: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Zürich Oerlikon: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich Oerlikon: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Courtyard Zurich North, Swissotel Zurich, Hotel Sternen Oerlikon.
Getting to Zürich Altstetten from Zurich city centre
Zürich Altstetten is 5 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich Altstetten train station facilities and services
Zürich Altstetten has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Markthalle, Restaurant LaSalle
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Zürich Altstetten. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Zürich Altstetten. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Zürich Altstetten: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Zürich Altstetten: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich Altstetten: Elevators.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Placid Hotel Zurich, Best Western Hotel Spirgarten, H+ Hotel Zürich.
Which Olten station do trains from Zurich arrive at?
Getting to Olten from Olten city centre
Olten 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 and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Aarhof, Restaurant Salmen
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Olten. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Olten. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Olten: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Olten: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Olten: Elevators, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Olten Swiss Quality, Hotel Amaris, Hotel Astoria.
Getting to Olten Hammer from Olten city centre
Olten Hammer train station facilities and services
Olten Hammer has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Olten Hammer.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Olten Hammer.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Olten Hammer: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Olten Hammer: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Olten Hammer.
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