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Compare bus and train 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 train, with an average ticket price of €26 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 13m. 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 €26, while a train costs an average of €26.
Distance: 30 miles (49 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
€26 Average price Cheapest | €56 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 13m Average total duration Fastest 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 59m 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 Zurich to Olten, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
The journey is about 16m faster (43m by train vs 59m by car) and roughly €31 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€26 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 Zurich to Olten by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zurich to Olten is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- IC 8 842 | 842
12:02 AM 0h30 Zurich HB 12:32 AM Olten station €21 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- IC 8 842 | 842
12:02 AM 0h30 Zurich HB 12:32 AM Olten station €21 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- IC 8 842 | 842
12:02 AM 0h30 Zurich HB 12:32 AM Olten station €21 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- IR 55 1758 | 1758
6:29 AM 0h31 Zurich HB 7:00 AM Olten station €22 1 One-way 0 transfers - IC 5 508 | 508
6:04 AM 0h35 Zurich HB 6:39 AM Olten station €22 1 One-way 0 transfers - IC 1 704 | 704
5:19 AM 0h38 Zurich HB 5:57 AM Olten station €22 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 32 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Olten as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Olten station.
- Travel with SBB to go to Olten by train.
- 9 direct trains per day with SBB.
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