Travel optionsfrom Frankfurt am Main to Olten
How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Olten by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Olten is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
ICE 515 · ICE 27910:51 AM3h34Frankfurt Airport long-distance station2:25 PMOlten station$931One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
ICE 515 · ICE 27910:51 AM3h34Frankfurt Airport long-distance station2:25 PMOlten station$931One-way1 transfer
Fastest
DE43138:00 AM0h50Frankfurt am Main Airport8:50 AMZurich Airport$2831One-way0 transfers
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ICE 513 · ICE 277 · IC 9698:51 AM3h34Frankfurt Airport long-distance station12:25 PMOlten station$931One-way2 transfers
ICE 613 · ICE 377 · IC 9896:51 PM3h34Frankfurt Airport long-distance station10:25 PMOlten station$931One-way2 transfers
ICE 201 · IC 9875:51 PM3h34Frankfurt Airport long-distance station9:25 PMOlten station$931One-way1 transfer
DE43192:45 PM0h50Frankfurt am Main Airport3:35 PMZurich Airport$3541One-way0 transfers
BA907 · BA7642:40 PM8h10Frankfurt am Main Airport10:50 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg$5681One-way1 transfer
BA903 · BA76210:40 AM8h15Frankfurt am Main Airport6:55 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg$6131One-way1 transfer
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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Olten among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $49. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 28m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $49, and a train costs an average of $49.
Distance: 194 miles (313 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$107 Average price Cheapest | $137 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 58m Average total duration Fastest 3h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Frankfurt am Main to Olten:
A train is $202 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Olten costing on average $309.
Other travel options to Olten take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 28m.
Bus takes on average 4h 31m.
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This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Olten:
A train is $202 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Olten costing on average $309.
Other travel options to Olten take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 28m.
Bus takes on average 4h 31m.
- Around 30 flights per day.
- Around 18 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Frankfurt am Main and Olten as scheduled services by train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and arrive in Olten station.
- Buses mostly depart from Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) and arrive in Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB).
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Olten by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Olten by train.
- 6 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE.
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