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4 h 35 min
530 km.
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Transport providers

Airlines

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Frankfurt to Basel
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$521.74
Plane from Frankfurt to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$815.22
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$434.78

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$59.78–$271.74
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$59.78–$228.26

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Frankfurt to Basel
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$239.13–$521.74
Plane from Frankfurt to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$815.22
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$59.78–$271.74
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$59.78–$369.57

Air Dolomiti

Website:
airdolomiti.it/
Plane from Frankfurt to Basel
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$141.30–$521.74
Plane from Frankfurt to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$423.91

Condor Flugdienst

Website:
condor.com
Plane from Frankfurt to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$543.48

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Basel
Ave. Duration:
6h 36m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$54.35–$141.30
Train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(M)
Ave. Duration:
49 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$20.65–$50.00
Train from Köln Hbf to Mannheim,
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$27.17–$65.22

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$27.17–$59.78

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Köln Hbf to Basel
Ave. Duration:
3h 53m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$76.09–$92.39
Train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(M)
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$39.13–$44.57
Train from Köln Hbf to Mannheim,
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$48.91–$54.35
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel
Ave. Duration:
2h 13m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$50.00–$56.52
Train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$25.00–$28.26

Nightjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
nightjet.com/en/#/home
Train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Basel
Ave. Duration:
6h 36m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$54.35–$173.91

ÖBB EuroCity

Phone:
+43 5 1717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel
Ave. Duration:
2h 58m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$42.39–$59.78

Südostbahn

Phone:
+41 58 580 70 70
Email:
Website:
sob.ch/
Train from Basel SBB to Olten
Ave. Duration:
25 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Basel SBB to Olten
Ave. Duration:
39 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$19.57–$36.96
Train from Zürich Flughafen to Olten
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$28.26–$50.00

SBB GmbH

Phone:
+49 (0) 7531 915109
Email:
Website:
sbb-deutschland.de/
Train from Basel SBB to Olten
Ave. Duration:
29 min
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.43–$7.07

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.87–$17.39

Österreichische Bundesbahnen

Website:
konzern.oebb.at/
Train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Basel
Ave. Duration:
6h 36m
Frequency:
3 times a week

TRI Train Rental GmbH

Phone:
+49 9126 301 90 70
Email:
Website:
train-rental.com/
Train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
6 times a week

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Olten?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Olten is to train which costs $81.52 - $97.83 and takes 4h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Olten?

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Olten is to train and fly which takes 3h 57m and costs $141.30 - $380.43 .

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Olten?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Olten. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Olten via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.

How far is it from Cologne to Olten?

The distance between Cologne and Olten is 532 km. The road distance is 531.6 km.

How do I travel from Cologne to Olten without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne to Olten without a car is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs $81.52 - $97.83 .

How long does it take to get from Cologne to Olten?

It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Cologne to Olten, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Olten train from?

Cologne to Olten train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Köln Hbf station.

Where does the Cologne to Olten train arrive?

Cologne to Olten train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Olten?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Olten is 532 km. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Cologne to Olten.

How do I get a train ticket from Cologne to Olten?

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Where can I stay near Olten?

There are 317+ hotels available in Olten. Prices start at $82.14 per night.
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