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Compare bus and train for Basel to Olten
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Olten among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 31m. 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 train costs an average of €10, and a bus costs an average of €20.
Distance: 34 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€15 Average price Cheapest | €20 Average price |
1h 1m Average total duration Fastest 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 13m Average total duration 43m 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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The best way to travel from Basel to Olten is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Basel to Olten
Travel to Olten easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Basel to Olten.
There are 2 options to travel from Basel to Olten including taking a coach or train.
The cheapest way to go to Olten from Basel is by taking a train, which costs on average €6.
This is compared to other ways of getting from Basel to Olten:
Taking a train costs €9 less than taking a coach, which costs on average €15 for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Olten from Basel is by train with an average travel time of 25 min.
Other travel options to Olten take longer:
Taking a coach requires on average 59 min of travel time.
The distance between Basel and Olten is around 33 km.
The average frequency per day from Basel to Olten is:
- 4 coaches a day.
- Around 12 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Olten from Basel as scheduled services by coach or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Basel to Olten:
- Trains mostly depart from Basel SBB and arrive in Olten.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Basel to Olten:
- You can travel from Basel to Olten by coach with Marino Autolinee or Gruppo Di Maio. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for €5 with Gruppo Di Maio from Basel to Olten.
- You can travel by train from Basel to Olten with SBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) or Südostbahn, and you can find SBB Basel to Olten tickets for €6 on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Basel to Olten with the following travel companies:
- Direct coaches with Marino Autolinee or Gruppo Di Maio with 4 direct coaches per day.
- Direct train available with SBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) or Südostbahn 12 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Olten as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Basel and Olten.
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