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Compare train for Olten to Lausanne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Olten to Lausanne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $60 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 16m. 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 $60, while a train costs an average of $60.
Distance: 83 miles (134 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$60 Average price Cheapest | $35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 16m Average total duration Fastest 1h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 57m 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.
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You'll arrive about 11m sooner (1h 46m by train vs 1h 57m by car). Tickets start at around $60 compared to roughly $35 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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How to get from Olten to Lausanne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Olten to Lausanne is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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6:02 AM 1h41 Olten 7:43 AM Lausanne $108 1 One-way 0 transfers
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6:02 AM 1h41 Olten 7:43 AM Lausanne $108 1 One-way 0 transfers
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6:02 AM 1h41 Olten 7:43 AM Lausanne $108 1 One-way 0 transfers
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6:41 AM 1h45 Olten 8:26 AM Lausanne $108 1 One-way 0 transfers.png)
7:41 AM 1h45 Olten 9:26 AM Lausanne $108 1 One-way 0 transfers.png)
8:41 AM 1h45 Olten 10:26 AM Lausanne $108 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Olten and Lausanne as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Olten station and arrive in Lausanne station.
- Travel with SBB to go to Lausanne by train.
- 2 direct trains per day with SBB.
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