How to travel from Geneva to Olten

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Compare train and flight for Geneva to Olten

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Geneva to Olten among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $61. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $61, and a train costs an average of $61.

Distance: 114 miles (185 km)

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Driving

$69

Average price

Cheapest

$106

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

2h 41m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 11m

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30m

Additional time*

2h 37m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.1 - 0.2kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Geneva to Olten is a train with an average price of $69 (€55).

This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Olten:

A train is $383 (€306) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Olten costing on average $452 (€361).

The fastest way to travel from Geneva to Olten is by flight with an average journey time of 53m.

Other travel options to Olten take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 11m.

Bus takes on average 3h 0m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Geneva and Olten including taking a train and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Geneva to Olten among Omio's users.

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from Geneva to Olten

How to get from Geneva to Olten by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Geneva to Olten is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • SBBIC 1 715 | 715 · IC 61 616 | 616
    9:35 AM2h25
    Geneva station
    12:00 PMOlten station
    $811One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • SBBIC 1 715 | 715 · IC 61 616 | 616
    9:35 AM2h25
    Geneva station
    12:00 PMOlten station
    $811One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • SwissLX2801
    6:00 AM0h45
    Geneva International Airport
    6:45 AMZurich Airport
    $6771One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • SBBIR 90 1813 | 1813 · IC 5 517 | 517
    9:05 AM2h13
    Geneva station
    11:18 AMOlten station
    $851One-way
    1 transfer
  • SBBIC 1 715 | 715 · IC 51 1617 | 1617 · IR 55 1769 | 1769
    9:35 AM2h22
    Geneva station
    11:57 AMOlten station
    $831One-way
    2 transfers
  • SBBIR 90 1811 | 1811 · IC 5 515 | 515
    8:05 AM2h13
    Geneva station
    10:18 AMOlten station
    $941One-way
    1 transfer
  • SwissLX2813
    2:30 PM1h00
    Geneva International Airport
    3:30 PMZurich Airport
    $5881One-way
    0 transfers
  • SwissLX2811
    2:55 PM1h00
    Geneva International Airport
    3:55 PMZurich Airport
    $5881One-way
    0 transfers
  • SwissLX2807
    10:00 AM1h00
    Geneva International Airport
    11:00 AMZurich Airport
    $6771One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Geneva 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 Geneva to Olten.

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There are 2 options to travel between Geneva and Olten including taking a train and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Geneva to Olten is a train with an average price of $69 (€55).

This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Olten:

A train is $383 (€306) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Olten costing on average $452 (€361).

The fastest way to travel from Geneva to Olten is by flight with an average journey time of 53m.

Other travel options to Olten take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 11m.

Bus takes on average 3h 0m.

The distance from Geneva to Olten is approximately 114 miles (185 km).
The average frequency per day from Geneva to Olten is:
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 7 flights per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Geneva and Olten as scheduled services by train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Geneva to Olten:
  • Trains mostly depart from Geneva station and arrive in Olten station.
  • Flights mostly depart from Geneva International Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Geneva to Olten, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Olten by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Olten by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Geneva to Olten with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct trains per day with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
  • 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Geneva to Olten often also extend their vacation to go to Milan, Zurich, Basel, Paris, Berlin. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Olten and these popular destinations at a great price.

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