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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 €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 42m. 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 €5, and a train costs an average of €13.
Distance: 27 miles (45 km)
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€18 Average price | €5 Average price Cheapest |
1h 12m Average total duration Fastest 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 19m Average total duration 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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.

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This is compared to other travel options from Olten to Lucerne:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Olten to Lucerne costing on average $17 (€13).
Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 45m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 3 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Olten station and arrive in Lucerne station.
- Travel with SBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), Südostbahn to go to Lucerne by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, Gruppo Di Maio to go to Lucerne by bus.
- 5 direct trains per day with SBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), Südostbahn.
- 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, Gruppo Di Maio.
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