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Compare train for Olten to Bern
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Olten to Bern among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of CHF 26 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 6m. 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 CHF 26, while a train costs an average of CHF 26.
Distance: 34 miles (56 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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CHF 26 Average price Cheapest | CHF 55 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 6m Average total duration Fastest 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 54m 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 Olten to Bern
Compare the available ways to get from Olten to Bern, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
The journey is about 18m faster (36m by train vs 54m by car) and roughly CHF 30 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (CHF 26 vs CHF 55). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Olten to Bern
How to get from Olten to Bern by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Olten to Bern is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
IR 35 2358 | 23588:36 AM 0h45 Olten station 9:21 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof CHF 23 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
IR 35 2358 | 23588:36 AM 0h45 Olten station 9:21 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof CHF 23 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
IC 61 10271 | 102718:29 AM 0h27 Olten station 8:56 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof CHF 25 1 One-way 0 transfers
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ICE 271 | 2718:58 AM 0h28 Olten station 9:26 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof CHF 24 1 One-way 0 transfers
IR 16 2162 | 21628:56 AM 0h28 Olten station 9:24 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof CHF 25 1 One-way 0 transfers
IR 17 2812 | 28128:06 AM 0h47 Olten station 8:53 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof CHF 31 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 13 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Olten and Bern as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Olten station and arrive in Bern Hauptbahnhof.
- Travel with SBB to go to Bern by train.
- 13 direct trains per day with SBB.
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