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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Olten to Essen

Composite routes from Olten to Essen

Cheapest
5 h 9 min
Car
587 km.
from $32
Fastest
1 h 15 min
Plane

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 1
FlixBus
Website
FlixBus
Website
8h 20m
Twice daily
$54.71–$76.34
+49 30 300 137 300
+49 30 300 137 300
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Airlines
Found: 7
KLM
Website
Air France
Website
Lufthansa
Website
Eurowings
Website
Swiss
Website
Air Dolomiti
Website
Condor Flugdienst
Website
KLM
Website
4h 32m
Every day
$432.57–$1,145.03
Air France
Website
4h 7m
Every day
$229.01–$763.36
Lufthansa
Website
3h 3m
Every day
$108.14–$521.63
Eurowings
Website
1h 15m
Every day
$82.70–$279.90
Swiss
Website
1h 16m
Every day
$82.70–$445.29
Air Dolomiti
Website
1h 5m
Every day
$127.23–$381.68
Condor Flugdienst
Website
55 min
Every day
$165.39–$610.68
Train operators
Found: 4
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
Nightjet
Website
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Website
National Express
Website
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
4h 45m
4 times a day
$108.14–$120.86
+49 30 311-682904
+49 30 311-682904
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Nightjet
Website
6h 11m
Once daily
$63.61–$203.56
+43 51717
+43 51717
Call
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Website
52 min
Hourly
$33.08–$59.80
+41 848 44 66 88
+41 848 44 66 88
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National Express
Website
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$17.81–$26.72
08717 81 81 81
08717 81 81 81
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Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Olten to Essen is to bus which costs $65.22 - $103.26 and takes 11h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Olten to Essen is to train and fly which takes 4h 43m and costs $108.70 - $304.35 .

Is there a direct bus between Olten and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Olten to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Olten Gosgerstrasse and arriving at Essen central train station via Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) and Düsseldorf central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Olten and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Olten to Essen. However, there are services departing from Olten and arriving at Essen Hbf via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.

How far is it from Olten to Essen?

The distance between Olten and Essen is 613 km. The road distance is 589.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Olten to Essen without a car is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs $97.83 - $173.91 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Olten to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Olten to Essen bus from?

Olten to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) station.

Where do I catch the Olten to Essen train from?

Olten to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Basel SBB station.

Train, bus or fly from Olten to Essen?

The best way to get from Olten to Essen is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs $97.83 - $173.91 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65.22 - $103.26 and takes 11h 51m, you could also fly, which costs $119.57 - $434.78 and takes 6h 23m.

Where does the Olten to Essen bus arrive?

Olten to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Düsseldorf central bus station.

What is the time difference between Olten and Essen?

It is currently 04:33 at both, Olten and Essen.

Where does the Olten to Essen train arrive?

Olten to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Essen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Olten to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Olten to Essen is 590 km. It takes approximately 5h 11m to drive from Olten to Essen.

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

Book your Olten to Essen train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 1889+ hotels available in Essen. Prices start at $41.36 per night.
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