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

The cheapest way to get from France to Olten is to bus which costs SFr 60 - SFr 100 and takes 10h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from France to Olten is to fly and train which takes 4h 53m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 330.

Is there a direct bus between France and Olten?

No, there is no direct bus from France to Olten. However, there are services departing from Châtelet and arriving at Basel SBB via Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 21m.

Is there a direct train between France and Olten?

No, there is no direct train from France to Olten. However, there are services departing from Hôtel de Ville and arriving at Olten via Paris Gare De Lyon and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.

How far is it from France to Olten?

The distance between France and Olten is 562 km. The road distance is 528.8 km.

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

The best way to get from France to Olten without a car is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 220.

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

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from France to Olten, including transfers.

Where do I catch the France to Olten bus from?

France to Olten bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Paris station.

Where do I catch the France to Olten train from?

France to Olten train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Paris Gare De Lyon station.

Train or bus from France to Olten?

The best way to get from France to Olten is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 60 - SFr 100 and takes 10h 21m.

Where does the France to Olten bus arrive?

France to Olten bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Basel SBB station.

Where does the France to Olten train arrive?

France to Olten train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Basel Sbb station.

Can I drive from France to Olten?

Yes, the driving distance between France to Olten is 529 km. It takes approximately 6h 23m to drive from France to Olten.

Where can I stay near Olten?

There are 394+ hotels available in Olten.

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There are 8 ways to get from France to Olten by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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Train (TGV)
best
1. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain Tgv
4h 56m
CHF 107–212
Fly Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Basel, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Basel (BSL)plane NCE - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Oltentrain
4h 54m
CHF 55–218
Bus
1. Take the bus from Paris to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N191
10h 21m
CHF 61–98
Drive 528.8 km
1. Drive from Paris to Oltencar 528.8 km
6h 23m
CHF 87–125
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Basel, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Basel (BSL)plane CDG - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Oltentrain
4h 53m
CHF 114–326
Train via Hôtel de Ville
1. Take the train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Basel SBBtrain Tgv
5h 1m
CHF 181–578
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CDG - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Oltentrain
5h 24m
CHF 118–321
Fly Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane NCE - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Oltentrain
5h 19m
CHF 109–293

France to Olten by subway and train (TGV)

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4h 56mAverage Duration

CHF 107Cheapest Price

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Distance: 562.4 km
Duration: 4h 56m

What companies run services between France and Olten, Switzerland?

TGV inOui operates a train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbb every 2 hours. Tickets cost CHF 100–170 and the journey takes 3h 4m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Paris to Basel SBB once daily. Tickets cost CHF 45–75 and the journey takes 7h 55m.

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