How to travel from Milan to Olten

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Milan to Olten

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Milan to Olten among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $40 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 11m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $40, while a flight costs an average of $506.

Distance: 144 miles (232 km)

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$506

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$116

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4h 56m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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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 $40.

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

A bus is $76 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Olten costing on average $116.

A bus is $466 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milan to Olten costing on average $506.

The fastest way to travel from Milan to Olten is by train with an average journey time of 4h 24m.

Other travel options to Olten take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 56m.

Bus takes on average 5h 50m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Milan and Olten including taking a train, bus, and flight.
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

train

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

  • SBBB 523 516 | 516 · S 10 25114 | 25114 · EC 12 | 12 · IR 27 2468 | 2468
    8:32 AM3h38
    Milan
    12:10 PMOlten station
    $1201One-way
    4 transfers

Cheapest

  • SBBB 523 516 | 516 · S 10 25114 | 25114 · EC 12 | 12 · IR 27 2468 | 2468
    8:32 AM3h38
    Milan
    12:10 PMOlten station
    $1201One-way
    4 transfers

Fastest

  • Helvetic AirwaysLX1623
    7:25 PM0h55
    Milan Malpensa Airport
    8:20 PMZurich Airport
    $3011One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • SBBB 523 520 | 520 · S 10 25116 | 25116 · EC 14 | 14 · IR 27 2470 | 2470
    9:32 AM3h38
    Milan
    1:10 PMOlten station
    $1201One-way
    4 transfers
  • TrenitaliaEuroCity 178
    10:10 AM4h18
    Milan Centrale
    2:28 PMOlten station
    $1381One-way
    0 transfers
  • VuelingVY6337 · VY6246
    11:40 PM9h05
    Milan Malpensa Airport
    8:45 AMZurich Airport
    $1591One-way
    1 transfer
  • Ethiopian AirlinesET736
    7:05 AM1h15
    Milan Malpensa Airport
    8:20 AMZurich Airport
    $1761One-way
    0 transfers
  • VuelingVY6335 · VY6246
    6:20 PM14h25
    Milan Malpensa Airport
    8:45 AMZurich Airport
    $1811One-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, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Milan to Olten is a bus with an average price of $40.

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

A bus is $76 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Olten costing on average $116.

A bus is $466 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milan to Olten costing on average $506.

The fastest way to travel from Milan to Olten is by train with an average journey time of 4h 11m.

Other travel options to Olten take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 56m.

Bus takes on average 5h 50m.

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 1 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Milan to Olten:
  • 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).
  • Flights mostly depart from Milan Linate Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
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 Lufthansa Cityline, Ethiopian Airlines, Swiss, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, BA Cityflyer, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Vueling, AJet, Air Baltic, Turkish Airlines, GetJet Airlines, Lot Polish Airlines, Helvetic Airways, ITA, British Airways to go to Olten by flight.
  • Travel with Marino Autolinee to go to Olten by bus.
  • Travel with SBB, Trenitalia to go to Olten by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Milan to Olten with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct flights per day with Ethiopian Airlines, Swiss, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, ITA.
  • 1 direct buses per day with Marino Autolinee.
  • 3 direct trains per day with Trenitalia.
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.
Most travelers need at least three days in Olten to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
A stay of 1 to 2 days in Olten is generally sufficient to explore its main attractions, enjoy local cuisine, and experience the town’s atmosphere.

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