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Compare train, flight, and bus for Olten to Hamburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Olten to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $154 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 32m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $154, while a flight costs an average of $670.
Distance: 439 miles (708 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$154 Average price Cheapest | $670 Average price | $237 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 34m Average total duration 8h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 32m Average total duration Fastest 2h 32m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.1 - 4.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from Olten to Hamburg, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Olten to Hamburg:
A train is $517 (€434) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Olten to Hamburg costing on average $670 (€562).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 34m.
Tickets start at around $154 (€129) compared to roughly $237 (€199) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $84 (€71). The journey takes 8h 4m versus 7h 47m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Olten to Hamburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Olten to Hamburg is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:30 PM 1h30 Olten 8:00 PM Hamburg $177 1 One-way 0 transfers
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6:30 PM 1h30 Olten 8:00 PM Hamburg $177 1 One-way 0 transfers
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6:30 PM 1h30 Olten 8:00 PM Hamburg $177 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Olten to Hamburg:
A train is $517 (€434) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Olten to Hamburg costing on average $670 (€562).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 34m.
- Around 87 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Olten and Hamburg as scheduled services by train, flight, and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Olten station and arrive in Hamburg Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Hamburg by train.
- Travel with KLM, Air France, Condor Flugdienst, British Airways, Sas Airways, Swiss, Lufthansa, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Austrian Airlines, KLM Cityhopper, easyJet, Air Baltic, GetJet Airlines, BA Cityflyer, Air Dolomiti, Helvetic Airways, Brussels Airlines to go to Hamburg by flight.
- 9 direct flights per day with Swiss, Eurowings, easyJet, Air Baltic, GetJet Airlines, Helvetic Airways.
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