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Compare train and flight for Essen to Olten
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Essen to Olten among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $76. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $76, and a flight costs an average of $96.
Distance: 286 miles (461 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train |
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$161 Average price | $142 Average price Cheapest |
4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 24m Average total duration 6h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
1.4 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
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FAQs: Travel from Essen to Olten
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This is compared to other travel options from Essen to Olten:
A train is $20 (€16) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Essen to Olten costing on average $161 (€129).
Other travel options to Olten take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 54m.
- Around 46 flights per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Essen and Olten as scheduled services by train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Essen Hbf and arrive in Olten station.
- Buses mostly depart from Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB).
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
- Travel with Eurowings to go to Olten by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Olten by train.
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