How to travel from Paris to Olten

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Compare train and flight for Paris to Olten

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris to Olten among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $166. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 19m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $166, and a flight costs an average of $105.

Distance: 276 miles (445 km)

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$204

Average price

Cheapest

$210

Average price

$230

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(fuel + tolls)

3h 48m

Average total duration

3h 18m

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30m

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4h 19m

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1h 19m

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3h 0m

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6h 32m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

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1.3 - 2.7kg

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SNCF | TGV Lyria

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Swiss

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Paris to Olten is a train with an average price of $204 (€167).

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

A train is $6 (€5) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Olten costing on average $210 (€172).

The fastest way to travel from Paris to Olten is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 19m.

Other travel options to Olten take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 18m.

Bus takes on average 7h 23m.

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

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from Paris to Olten

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

Our recommendation

train

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

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI2421+SBBIR 27 2487 | 2487+TER96223
    12:46 PM7h58
    Paris Gare de l'Est
    8:44 PMOlten station
    $1951One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI2421+SBBIR 27 2487 | 2487+TER96223
    12:46 PM7h58
    Paris Gare de l'Est
    8:44 PMOlten station
    $1951One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI12131+SBBIC 61 987 | 987+TER96247
    5:25 PM3h55
    Paris Gare de l'Est
    9:20 PMOlten station
    $2291One-way
    2 transfers

Other options

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI12133+SBBIR 27 2487 | 2487+TER96277
    10:43 AM10h01
    Paris Gare de l'Est
    8:44 PMOlten station
    $1951One-way
    2 transfers
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI2421+SBBIC 61 987 | 987+TER96223
    12:46 PM8h34
    Paris Gare de l'Est
    9:20 PMOlten station
    $1961One-way
    2 transfers
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI12133+SBBIC 61 987 | 987+TER96277
    10:43 AM10h37
    Paris Gare de l'Est
    9:20 PMOlten station
    $1961One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Paris to Olten

Travel to Olten 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 Paris to Olten.

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There are 2 options to travel between Paris and Olten including taking a train and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Paris to Olten is a train with an average price of $204 (€167).

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

A train is $6 (€5) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Olten costing on average $210 (€172).

The fastest way to travel from Paris to Olten is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 19m.

Other travel options to Olten take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 18m.

Bus takes on average 7h 23m.

The distance from Paris to Olten is approximately 276 miles (445 km).
The average frequency per day from Paris to Olten is:
  • Around 81 flights per day.
  • Around 22 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Paris to Olten:
  • Flights mostly depart from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Paris Gare de l'Est and arrive in Basel SBB.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Paris to Olten, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Swiss, Helvetic Airways, Air France, Air Baltic to go to Olten by flight.
  • Travel with SNCF | TGV Lyria, SNCF | TGV INOUI, TGV, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Olten by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Olten by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Paris to Olten with the following travel companies:
  • 7 direct flights per day with Swiss, Helvetic Airways, Air France, Air Baltic.
  • 3 direct trains per day with SNCF | TGV Lyria.
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Paris to Olten often also extend their vacation to go to Milan, Zurich, Basel, Geneva, Berlin. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Olten and these popular destinations at a great price.

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