How to get from Olten to Zurich by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Olten to Zurich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 30 miles (48 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus or train | |
Ticket price range | $3 - $32 | |
Fastest mode | Train • $32 (€29) • 31 min | |
Popular travel companies | SBB |
Take a bus or train to travel 30 miles (48 km) from Olten to Zurich. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are SBB among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Olten to Zurich.
You can travel by train for as low as $30 (€27). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
SBB is the national railway company of Switzerland which operates trains between Olten and Zurich. 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.
There are 2 ways to get from Olten to Zurich: bus or train.
The cheapest way to travel from Olten to Zurich is a bus with an average price of $3 (€3).
This is compared to other travel options from Olten to Zurich:
A bus is $28 (€26) less than a train with an average ticket price of $32 (€29) from Olten to Zurich.
The distance is approximately 30 miles (48 km) from Olten to Zurich.
The average frequency per day from Olten to Zurich is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Zurich from Olten as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Olten to Zurich:
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Yes, there are direct services available from Olten to Zurich with the following travel companies:
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.
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