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Compare train and bus for Zurich to Olten
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Olten among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 35m. 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 $7, and a train costs an average of $18.
Distance: 30 miles (49 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$24 Average price | $7 Average price Cheapest |
1h 5m Average total duration Fastest 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 33m Average total duration 1h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Zurich to Olten by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Zurich to Olten 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 Zurich to Olten:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Olten costing on average $18 (€15).
Other travel options to Olten take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 15m.
- Around 31 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Olten as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Olten station.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, Gruppo Di Maio to go to Olten by bus.
- Travel with SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Olten by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, Gruppo Di Maio.
- 9 direct trains per day with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
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