The average train between Olten and Dresden takes 11h 20m and the fastest train takes 9h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Olten to Dresden. 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 4 hours between Olten and Dresden. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Olten is at 10:33 PM which arrives into Dresden at 1:44 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 11h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Olten to Dresden? 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 Olten to Dresden. However, there are services departing from Olten station and arriving at Dresden station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 20m.
Olten to Dresden train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.
Olten to Dresden train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Dresden Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Olten to Dresden train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Olten and Dresden is 590.5 km. The road distance is 861 km.
You can take a train from Olten to Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Basel SBB, Frankfurt, and Bad Hersfeld Bahnhof in around 10h 9m.