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4.6Travel Information to Olten from Basel
 Distance | 20 miles (33 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Bus or train |
 Ticket price range | $7 - $17 |
 Cheapest mode | Train • $7 (€6) • 25 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • $7 (€6) • 25 min |
 Popular travel companies | Gruppo Di Maio or SBB |
Travel 20 miles (33 km) by bus or train from Basel to Olten. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are Gruppo Di Maio or SBB among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Basel to Olten.
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The best way to travel from Basel to Olten is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Basel to Olten
Travel to Olten easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Basel to Olten.
There are 2 travel options from Basel to Olten: bus or train.
The cheapest way to get from Basel to Olten is by taking a train with average ticket prices of $7 (€6) compared to other travel options to Olten:
Taking a train costs $10 (€9) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $17 (€15) for the same trip.
The quickest way to travel between Basel and Olten is by train, which takes on average 25 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 59 min of travel time.
The distance from Basel to Olten is approximately 20 miles (33 km).
The average frequency per day from Basel to Olten is:
- 4 buses a day.
- Around 12 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Basel to Olten as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Basel to Olten:
- Most travelers catch their train from Basel SBB and arrive in Olten.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Basel to Olten:
- You can take a bus from Basel to Olten with Gruppo Di Maio or Marino Autolinee. Cheap tickets can be found for $6 (€5) with Gruppo Di Maio from Basel to Olten.
- You can travel by train from Basel to Olten with SBB, Südostbahn or Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), and you can find SBB Basel to Olten tickets for $7 (€6) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Basel to Olten with the following travel companies:
- Direct buses with Gruppo Di Maio or Marino Autolinee with 4 direct buses per day.
- Direct trains with SBB, Südostbahn or Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) with 12 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Olten as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Basel to Olten.
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