How to travel from Milan to Olten

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Compare train, flight, and bus for Milan to Olten

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milan to Olten among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 0m. 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 bus costs an average of $28, and a flight costs an average of $88.

Distance: 144 miles (232 km)

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$107

Average price

$37

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Cheapest

$171

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4h 23m

Average total duration

3h 53m

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30m

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4h 59m

Average total duration

4h 29m

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4h 0m

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1h 0m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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0.7 - 1.4kg

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Helvetic Airways

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

The cheapest way to travel from Milan to Olten is a bus with an average price of $37 (€30).

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

A bus is $70 (€56) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Olten costing on average $107 (€86).

A bus is $134 (€107) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milan to Olten costing on average $171 (€136).

The fastest way to travel from Milan to Olten is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 0m.

Other travel options to Olten take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 53m.

Bus takes on average 4h 29m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Milan and Olten including taking a train, flight, and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Milan to Olten among Omio's users.

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from Milan to Olten

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • Marino Autolinee251
    6:35 AM5h20
    Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato)
    11:55 AMOlten, Gösgerstrasse (Bahnhof)
    $461One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Marino Autolinee251
    6:35 AM5h20
    Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato)
    11:55 AMOlten, Gösgerstrasse (Bahnhof)
    $461One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Helvetic AirwaysLX1629
    2:55 PM0h55
    Milan Malpensa Airport
    3:50 PMZurich Airport
    $2991One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • TrenitaliaEuroCity 60
    7:10 AM3h50
    Milan Centrale
    11:00 AMOlten station
    $1671One-way
    0 transfers
  • TrenitaliaEuroCity 178
    10:10 AM4h18
    Milan Centrale
    2:28 PMOlten station
    $1721One-way
    0 transfers
  • DSB178
    10:10 AM4h18
    Milan Centrale
    2:28 PMOlten station
    $1721One-way
    0 transfers
  • Ethiopian AirlinesET736
    7:05 AM1h15
    Milan Malpensa Airport
    8:20 AMZurich Airport
    $2661One-way
    0 transfers
  • SwissLX1613
    10:40 AM1h00
    Milan Malpensa Airport
    11:40 AMZurich Airport
    $2991One-way
    0 transfers
  • GetJet AirlinesEW7823+EurowingsEW7762
    9:05 AM6h10
    Milan Malpensa Airport
    3:15 PMZurich Airport
    $2681One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Milan 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 Milan to Olten.

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There are 3 options to travel between Milan and Olten including taking a train, flight, and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Milan to Olten is a bus with an average price of $37 (€30).

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

A bus is $70 (€56) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Olten costing on average $107 (€86).

A bus is $134 (€107) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milan to Olten costing on average $171 (€136).

The fastest way to travel from Milan to Olten is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 0m.

Other travel options to Olten take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 53m.

Bus takes on average 4h 29m.

The distance from Milan to Olten is approximately 144 miles (232 km).
The average frequency per day from Milan to Olten is:
  • Around 42 flights per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Milan to Olten:
  • Flights mostly depart from Milan Malpensa Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Milan Centrale and arrive in Olten station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) and arrive in Olten, Gösgerstrasse (Bahnhof).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Milan to Olten, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Swiss, Helvetic Airways to go to Olten by flight.
  • Travel with Trenitalia, Trenitalia EuroCity to go to Olten by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, Marino Autolinee to go to Olten by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Milan to Olten with the following travel companies:
  • 7 direct flights per day with Helvetic Airways.
  • 3 direct trains per day with Trenitalia EuroCity.
  • 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Milan to Olten often also extend their vacation to go to Zurich, Basel, Paris, Geneva, 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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