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Compare bus and train for Olten to Zurich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Olten to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €28 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 14m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €28, while a train costs an average of €28.
Distance: 30 miles (49 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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€28 Average price Cheapest | €56 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 14m Average total duration Fastest 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg 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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Compare the available ways to get from Olten to Zurich, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
The journey is about 18m faster (44m by train vs 1h 2m by car) and roughly €28 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€28 vs €56). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
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How to get from Olten to Zurich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Olten to Zurich is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
IR 55 1763 | 17638:59 AM 0h31 Olten station 9:30 AM Zurich HB €23 1 One-way 0 transfers
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IR 55 1763 | 17638:59 AM 0h31 Olten station 9:30 AM Zurich HB €23 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
IR 55 1763 | 17638:59 AM 0h31 Olten station 9:30 AM Zurich HB €23 1 One-way 0 transfers
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IR 16 2163 | 21638:04 AM 0h50 Olten station 8:54 AM Zurich HB €24 1 One-way 0 transfers
IR 35 2361 | 23618:30 AM 0h36 Olten station 9:06 AM Zurich HB €24 1 One-way 0 transfers
IC 5 511 | 5118:20 AM 0h36 Olten station 8:56 AM Zurich HB €25 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 31 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Olten and Zurich as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Olten station and arrive in Zurich HB.
- Travel with SBB to go to Zurich by train.
- 8 direct trains per day with SBB.
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