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Compare train for Lausanne to Olten
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lausanne to Olten among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $62 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 15m. 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 $62, while a train costs an average of $62.
Distance: 83 miles (134 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$62 Average price Cheapest | $35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 0m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Lausanne to Olten
Compare the available ways to get from Lausanne to Olten, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
You'll arrive about 15m sooner (1h 45m by train vs 2h 0m by car). Tickets start at around $62 compared to roughly $35 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Lausanne to Olten
How to get from Lausanne to Olten by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lausanne to Olten is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- IC 51 1609 | 1609 · IR 55 1761 | 1761
6:04 AM 1h53 Lausanne station 7:57 AM Olten station $57 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- IC 51 1609 | 1609 · IR 55 1761 | 1761
6:04 AM 1h53 Lausanne station 7:57 AM Olten station $57 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- IC 1 709 | 709 · IC 6 610 | 610
7:17 AM 1h43 Lausanne station 9:00 AM Olten station $57 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- IC 5 511 | 511
6:34 AM 1h44 Lausanne station 8:18 AM Olten station $57 1 One-way 0 transfers - IC 51 1611 | 1611 · IR 55 1763 | 1763
7:04 AM 1h50 Lausanne station 8:54 AM Olten station $60 1 One-way 1 transfer - IR 15 2509 | 2509 · IC 61 10960 | 10960
6:40 AM 1h50 Lausanne station 8:30 AM Olten station $64 1 One-way 1 transfer
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- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lausanne and Olten as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Lausanne station and arrive in Olten station.
- Travel with SBB to go to Olten by train.
- 2 direct trains per day with SBB.
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