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Compare train and flight for Berlin to Olten
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Olten among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $159 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 0m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $159, while a flight costs an average of $583.
Distance: 433 miles (697 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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$159 Average price Cheapest | $583 Average price | $235 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 23m Average total duration 7h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 0m Average total duration Fastest 3h 0m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.1 - 4.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Berlin to Olten
Compare the available ways to get from Berlin to Olten, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Olten:
A train is $424 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Olten costing on average $583.
Other travel options to Olten take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 23m.
The journey is about 1h 42m faster (7h 53m by train vs 9h 35m by car) and roughly $76 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($159 vs $235). 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.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Berlin to Olten
How to get from Berlin to Olten by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Berlin to Olten is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

6:15 AM 1h25 Berlin 7:40 AM Olten $46 1 One-way 0 transfers
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6:15 AM 1h25 Berlin 7:40 AM Olten $46 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

6:15 AM 1h25 Berlin 7:40 AM Olten $46 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options

6:20 AM 1h30 Berlin 7:50 AM Olten $87 1 One-way 0 transfers
5:50 AM 8h30 Berlin 2:20 PM Olten $103 1 One-way 0 transfers
6:45 AM 1h30 Berlin 8:15 AM Olten $140 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Olten:
A train is $424 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Olten costing on average $583.
Other travel options to Olten take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 23m.
- Around 102 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Berlin and Olten as scheduled services by train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Berlin Brandenburg Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Berlin Hbf and arrive in Olten station.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Olten by train.
- Travel with KLM, British Airways, Air France, BA Cityflyer, Condor Flugdienst, Lufthansa, Eurowings, Austrian Airlines, Swiss, TAP Portugal, Helvetic Airways, Qatar Airways, easyJet, Lot Polish Airlines, KLM Cityhopper, Brussels Airlines, Air Baltic, Lufthansa City Airlines, Avion Express Malta, Lufthansa Cityline, Edelweiss Air to go to Olten by flight.
- 11 direct flights per day with Eurowings, Swiss, Helvetic Airways, easyJet, Air Baltic, Edelweiss Air.
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