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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bern to Olten among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €25 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 5m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €25, while a train costs an average of €25.
Distance: 34 miles (56 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
€25 Average price Cheapest | €57 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 5m Average total duration Fastest 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The journey is about 21m faster (35m by train vs 56m by car) and roughly €33 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€25 vs €57). 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.
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How to get from Bern to Olten by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bern to Olten is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

7:36 AM 0h27 Bern 8:03 AM Olten €24 1 One-way 0 transfers
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7:36 AM 0h27 Bern 8:03 AM Olten €24 1 One-way 0 transfers
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7:36 AM 0h27 Bern 8:03 AM Olten €24 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bern and Olten as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bern Hauptbahnhof and arrive in Olten station.
- Travel with SBB to go to Olten by train.
- 7 direct trains per day with SBB.
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