The average train between Brussels and Olten takes 7h 31m and the fastest train takes 5h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Brussels to Olten. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Brussels and Olten. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brussels is at 10:13 PM which arrives into Olten at 11:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 7h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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5h 43m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Brussels to Olten? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Brussels to Olten. However, there are services departing from Brussels station and arriving at Olten station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.
Brussels to Olten train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Brussels to Olten train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Basel Sbb station.
Book your Brussels to Olten train tickets online with Eurostar, TGV inOui and 3 other operators.
The distance between Brussels and Olten is 467.3 km. The road distance is 927 km.
You can take a train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Olten via Paris Nord, Paris Est, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 6h 26m.