How to travel from Olten to Lucerne

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Compare train and bus for Olten to Lucerne

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Olten to Lucerne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 45m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $18.

Distance: 27 miles (45 km)

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$23

Average price

$7

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Cheapest

$65

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1h 15m

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45m

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1h 32m

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1h 2m

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43m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Olten to Lucerne is a bus with an average price of $7 (€6).

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

A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Olten to Lucerne costing on average $23 (€19).

The fastest way to travel from Olten to Lucerne is by train with an average journey time of 45m.

Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 2m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Olten and Lucerne including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Olten to Lucerne among Omio's users.

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from Olten to Lucerne

How to get from Olten to Lucerne by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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

  • SBBRE 24 4725 | 4725
    2:06 PM0h49
    Olten station
    2:55 PMLucerne station
    $181One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • SBBRE 24 4725 | 4725
    2:06 PM0h49
    Olten station
    2:55 PMLucerne station
    $181One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • SBBIR 26 2335 | 2335
    6:30 PM0h35
    Olten station
    7:05 PMLucerne station
    $201One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • SBBRE 24 4727 | 4727
    3:06 PM0h49
    Olten station
    3:55 PMLucerne station
    $181One-way
    0 transfers
  • SBBRE 24 4735 | 4735
    7:06 PM0h49
    Olten station
    7:55 PMLucerne station
    $181One-way
    0 transfers
  • SBBRE 24 4737 | 4737
    8:06 PM0h49
    Olten station
    8:55 PMLucerne station
    $181One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Olten to Lucerne

Travel to Lucerne 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 Olten to Lucerne.

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There are 2 options to travel between Olten and Lucerne including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Olten to Lucerne is a bus with an average price of $7 (€6).

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

A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Olten to Lucerne costing on average $23 (€19).

The fastest way to travel from Olten to Lucerne is by train with an average journey time of 45m.

Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 2m.

The distance from Olten to Lucerne is approximately 27 miles (45 km).
The average frequency per day from Olten to Lucerne is:
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Olten to Lucerne:
  • Trains mostly depart from Olten station and arrive in Lucerne station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Olten to Lucerne, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Südostbahn to go to Lucerne by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, Gruppo Di Maio to go to Lucerne by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Olten to Lucerne with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct trains per day with SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Südostbahn.
  • 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, Gruppo Di Maio.
Omio customers who travel from Olten to Lucerne often also extend their vacation to go to Zurich, Milan, Interlaken, Paris, Basel. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Lucerne and these popular destinations at a great price.

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