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Compare train and flight for Olten to Geneva
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Olten to Geneva among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $65. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 17m. 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 $65, and a train costs an average of $65.
Distance: 114 miles (185 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$79 Average price Cheapest | $102 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Olten to Geneva:
A train is $393 (€321) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Olten to Geneva costing on average $472 (€386).
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 17m.
Bus takes on average 2h 58m.
Travel optionsfrom Olten to Geneva
How to get from Olten to Geneva by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Olten to Geneva is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
IR 55 1770 | 1770 · IC 51 1622 | 1622 · IC 1 718 | 7181:01 PM2h24Olten station3:25 PMGeneva station$631One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
IR 55 1770 | 1770 · IC 51 1622 | 1622 · IC 1 718 | 7181:01 PM2h24Olten station3:25 PMGeneva station$631One-way2 transfers
Fastest
IC 5 520 | 520 · IR 90 1820 | 182012:41 PM2h14Olten station2:55 PMGeneva station$691One-way1 transfer
Other options
IR 55 1768 | 1768 · IC 51 1620 | 1620 · IC 900 | 90012:01 PM2h24Olten station2:25 PMGeneva station$641One-way2 transfers
IC 5 522 | 522 · IR 90 1822 | 18221:41 PM2h14Olten station3:55 PMGeneva station$1051One-way1 transfer
EC 30065 | 30065 · IC 1 718 | 71812:58 PM2h27Olten station3:25 PMGeneva station$1051One-way1 transfer
BA741 · BA7467:40 AM6h20Zurich Airport2:00 PMGeneva International Airport$13871One-way1 transfer
BA741 · BA7507:40 AM8h50Zurich Airport4:30 PMGeneva International Airport$13871One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Olten to Geneva:
A train is $393 (€321) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Olten to Geneva costing on average $472 (€386).
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 17m.
Bus takes on average 2h 58m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 6 flights per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Olten and Geneva as scheduled services by train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Geneva International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Olten station and arrive in Geneva station.
- Travel with SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Geneva by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Geneva by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
- 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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