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

The cheapest way to get from Olten to Karlsruhe is to bus which costs €19 - €85 and takes 4h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Olten to Karlsruhe is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs €40 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Olten and Karlsruhe?

No, there is no direct bus from Olten to Karlsruhe station. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Karlsruhe central train station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Olten and Karlsruhe?

No, there is no direct train from Olten to Karlsruhe. However, there are services departing from Olten and arriving at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.

How far is it from Olten to Karlsruhe?

The distance between Olten and Karlsruhe is 233 km. The road distance is 232.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Olten to Karlsruhe without a car is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs €40 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Olten to Karlsruhe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Olten to Karlsruhe bus from?

Olten to Karlsruhe bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where do I catch the Olten to Karlsruhe train from?

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

Train or bus from Olten to Karlsruhe?

The best way to get from Olten to Karlsruhe is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs €40 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €85 and takes 4h 18m.

Where does the Olten to Karlsruhe bus arrive?

Olten to Karlsruhe bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Karlsruhe central train station.

Where does the Olten to Karlsruhe train arrive?

Olten to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Olten to Karlsruhe?

Yes, the driving distance between Olten to Karlsruhe is 233 km. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Olten to Karlsruhe.

How do I get a train ticket from Olten to Karlsruhe?

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Olten to Karlsruhe - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Olten to Karlsruhe by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Olten to Basel SBBtrain S3 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
2h 50m
€40–197
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe central train stationbus FlixBus N487 / ...
4h 18m
€19–81
Drive 232.8 km
1. Drive from Olten to Karlsruhecar 232.8 km
2h 15m
€41–60
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Olten to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane ZRH - STR
3. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbftrain
4h 12m
€141–403

Olten to Karlsruhe by train

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Distance: 232.8 km
Duration: 2h 50m

What companies run services between Olten, Switzerland and Karlsruhe, Germany?

You can take a train from Olten to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof via Basel SBB in around 2h 50m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe central train station 4 times a day. Tickets cost €14–24 and the journey takes 2h 40m.

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