How to travel from Olten to Zurich

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Travel Information to Zurich from Olten

distanceDistance30 miles (48 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain or bus
priceTicket price range$7 - $11
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $7 (€6) • 1 h 30 min
fastestFastest modeTrain • $11 (€10) • 31 min
carriersPopular travel companiesGruppo Di Maio or SBB

Take a train or bus to travel 30 miles (48 km) between Olten and Zurich. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are Gruppo Di Maio or SBB among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Olten to Zurich.

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Compare train and bus for Olten to Zurich

Train
Bus
Cheapest price 10 6Cheapest
Average price 24 6Cheapest
Average duration31m1h 30m
Direct Options
First departure12:01 AM12:11 AM
Last departure11:57 PM11:35 PM
No. of daily departures184
Companies
  • SBB
  • BlaBlaCar

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from Olten to Zurich

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

Our recommendation
train

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

SBB
05:26AM0h34
Olten station
06:00AMZurich Altstetten
$191One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
SBB
04:46AM0h37
Olten station
05:23AMZurich Altstetten
$181One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
SBB
12:35AM0h31
Olten station
01:06AMZurich HB
$221One-way
0 transfers
Other options
SBB
05:26AM0h40
Olten station
06:06AMZurich HB
$241One-way
0 transfers
SBB
04:46AM0h42
Olten station
05:28AMZurich HB
$221One-way
0 transfers
SBB
12:02AM0h38
Olten station
12:40AMZurich HB
$221One-way
0 transfers

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Find the best route to Zurich from Olten with Omio's travel partners SBB! You'll find the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable journey for you.

SBB is the national railway company of Switzerland which operates trains to Zurich from Olten. It operates a wide range of trains, including InterCity, InterRegio, RegioExpress, Regio, S-Bahn, and InterCityExpress. InterCity trains are the fastest, with speeds of up to 200 km/h, while Regio trains are the slowest, with speeds of up to 120 km/h. SBB also offers a variety of ticket types, such as the Swiss Travel Pass, Half-Fare Card, and Super Saver tickets. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a restaurant car. The most popular routes for SBB are from Zurich to Geneva, Basel to Bern, and Geneva to Lausanne.

    FAQs: Travel from Olten to Zurich

    FAQs: Travel to Zurich 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 Zurich.
    FAQs

    There are 2 travel options from Olten to Zurich: train or bus.

    The cheapest way to get from Olten to Zurich is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $7 (€6) compared to other travel options to Zurich:

    Taking a bus costs $4 (€4) less than taking a train, which costs on average $11 (€10) for the same trip.

    The quickest way to travel from Olten to Zurich is by train, which takes on average 31 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

    Bus takes on average 1 h 30 min.

    The Olten to Zurich distance is around 30 miles (48 km).

    The average frequency per day from Olten to Zurich is:

    • 4 buses per day.
    • 18 trains a day.

    However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Olten to Zurich as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.

    These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Olten to Zurich:

    • Most travelers board their train from Olten and arrive in Zurich HB.

    Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Olten to Zurich:

    • You can go to Zurich from Olten by bus with Gruppo Di Maio. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $7 (€6) with Gruppo Di Maio from Olten to Zurich on Omio.
    • You can travel between Olten and Zurich by train with SBB or Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS). You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $11 (€10) with SBB from Olten to Zurich.

    Yes, there are direct services available from Olten to Zurich with the following travel companies:

    • Direct buses with Gruppo Di Maio with 4 direct buses per day.
    • Direct train available with SBB or Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) 6 direct trains per day.

    Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Zurich as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Olten to Zurich.

    Many of our customers traveling from Olten to Zurich don't make Zurich their final stop. Some of the destinations worth visiting after Zurich are Paris, Milan, Munich, Vienna or Lucerne, either of which you could add to your trip itinerary. Check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel from Zurich to any of these top destinations today!

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