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Nine ways to Travel from Olten to Istanbul

Composite routes from Olten to Istanbul

Cheapest
21 h 15 min
Car
2254 km.
from $123
Other
7 h
Train, Plane
1811 km.
from $128.98
28 h 57 min
1812 km.
Select a ticket
6 h 53 min
Train, Plane
1811 km.
from $193.07
7 h 21 min
Train, Plane
1811 km.
from $204.49
34 h 37 min
1812 km.
from $150.54
39 h 3 min
Train
1812 km.
from $289.63
44 h 55 min
Train, bus via Halkali, Train, bus via Halkali
1812 km.
from $149.35

Transport providers

Train operators

Railjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
Train from Zuerich Hb to Wien
Ave. Duration:
7h 52m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$127.23–$190.84

ÖBB

Phone:
05 17 17
Website:
oebb.at/de/
Train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti
Ave. Duration:
18h 44m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$254.45–$356.23

Südostbahn

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

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Olten to Zürich
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$33.08–$59.80
Train from Olten to Basel
Ave. Duration:
39 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$24.17–$43.26

SBB GmbH

Phone:
+49 (0) 7531 915109
Email:
Website:
sbb-deutschland.de/
Train from Olten to Basel
Ave. Duration:
28 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$6.36–$8.27

Trenitalia EuroCity

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Email:
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Olten to Basel
Ave. Duration:
29 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$20.36–$76.34

OptimaExpress

Phone:
+49 89 54880111
Email:
Website:
optimatours.de/index.php
Train from Villach Hbf/Bbf to Edirne
Ave. Duration:
31h 31m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$256.95–$1,277.27

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Sofia to Halkali
Ave. Duration:
15h 11m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$13.99–$22.90
Train from Bucharest to Halkali
Ave. Duration:
14h 44m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.81–$32.76

Bus operators

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Zurich Limmatstrasse to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
26h 30m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$69.97–$114.50

Citylines

Phone:
+3590885700870
Email:
Website:
citylines.eu/
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
8h 30m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$31.81–$43.26

Horizont Reisen - Niko Ekspres

Phone:
+389 71 557 111
Email:
Website:
web.facebook.com/HorizontReisenSwissTravel
Bus from Neuenkirch, Kirche to Kumanovo
Ave. Duration:
14h 33m
Frequency:
Twice a week

Alpar Turizm

Phone:
+90 212 658 18 51
Email:
Website:
alparturizm.com.tr/en/
Bus from Kumanovo to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
11h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$33.08–$47.07
Bus from Gjilan to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
14h 30m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$35.62–$50.89

Yubim

Phone:
02 981 1040
Email:
Website:
yubim.eu/
Bus from Zurich to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
28h 30m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$139.95–$178.12

Arda Tur

Phone:
0700 20 544
Website:
ardatur.bg
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
7h 51m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$34.35–$49.62

Arditi Tours

Phone:
+383 49 871 234
Email:
Website:
sr-rs.facebook.com/ardititours/
Bus from Gunzgen to Gjilan
Ave. Duration:
17h 50m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$76.34–$139.95

Airlines

Pegasus Airlines

Website:
flypgs.com/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$62.34–$521.63
Plane from Basel to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.42–$954.19

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
3h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.39–$890.58
Plane from Basel to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$890.58

Fly Armenia Airways

Website:
fly-armenia.com/en/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.97–$394.40
Plane from Basel to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$82.70–$458.01

Air Serbia

Website:
airserbia.com/en/welcome
Plane from Zurich Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
5h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$120.86–$559.79

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Olten to Istanbul is to train and fly which costs $76.09 - $304.35 and takes 7h.

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

The fastest way to get from Olten to Istanbul is to train and fly which takes 6h 53m and costs $119.57 - $326.09 .

Is there a direct bus between Olten and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Olten to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Olten, Konradstrasse and arriving at Istanbul via Gunzgen and Gjilan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Olten and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Olten to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Olten and arriving at Yenikapi via Zuerich Hb, Wien Hbf, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 34m.

How far is it from Olten to Istanbul?

The distance between Olten and Istanbul is 1905 km. The road distance is 2254.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Olten to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 28h 57m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h to get from Olten to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Olten to Istanbul bus from?

Olten to Istanbul bus services, operated by Arditi Tours, depart from Gunzgen station.

Where do I catch the Olten to Istanbul train from?

Olten to Istanbul train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), depart from Olten station.

Bus or fly from Olten to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Olten to Istanbul is to bus which takes 28h 57m and costs . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $119.57 - $456.52 and takes 7h 8m.

Where does the Olten to Istanbul bus arrive?

Olten to Istanbul bus services, operated by Arditi Tours, arrive at Gjilan station.

What is the time difference between Olten and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Olten. It is currently 04:33 in Olten and 06:33 in Istanbul.

Where does the Olten to Istanbul train arrive?

Olten to Istanbul train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from Olten to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Olten to Istanbul is 2254 km. It takes approximately 21h 19m to drive from Olten to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4660+ hotels available in Istanbul. Prices start at $22.90 per night.
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