What is the cheapest way to get from Olten to Lake Lucerne?

The cheapest way to get from Olten to Lake Lucerne is to drive which costs SFr 8 - SFr 13 and takes 37 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Olten to Lake Lucerne?

The fastest way to get from Olten to Lake Lucerne is to train which takes 35 min and costs SFr 18 - SFr 55.

Is there a direct train between Olten and Lake Lucerne?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Olten and arriving at Luzern. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 35 min.

How far is it from Olten to Lake Lucerne?

The distance between Olten and Lake Lucerne is 54 km. The road distance is 54.1 km.

How do I travel from Olten to Lake Lucerne without a car?

The best way to get from Olten to Lake Lucerne without a car is to train which takes 35 min and costs SFr 18 - SFr 55.

How long does it take to get from Olten to Lake Lucerne?

The train from Olten to Luzern takes 35 min including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Olten to Lake Lucerne train from?

Olten to Lake Lucerne train services, operated by Schweizerische Südostbahn AG, depart from Olten station.

Where does the Olten to Lake Lucerne train arrive?

Olten to Lake Lucerne train services, operated by Schweizerische Südostbahn AG, arrive at Luzern station.

Can I drive from Olten to Lake Lucerne?

Yes, the driving distance between Olten to Lake Lucerne is 54 km. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Olten to Lake Lucerne.

How do I get a train ticket from Olten to Lake Lucerne?

Book your Olten to Lake Lucerne train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Lake Lucerne?

There are 707+ hotels available in Lake Lucerne.

Olten to Lake Lucerne - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Olten to Lake Lucerne by train, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Olten to Luzerntrain Ir26
35 min
CHF 18–55
Drive 54.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Olten to Lucernecar 54.1 km
37 min
CHF 9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Olten to Lucernetaxi 54.1 km
37 min
CHF 270–330
Train via Luzern, Werkhofstrasse
1. Take the train from Olten to Luzerntrain Ir26
38 min
CHF 20–59

Olten to Lake Lucerne by train

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35 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 54.4 km
Duration: 35 min

What companies run services between Olten, Switzerland and Lake Lucerne, Switzerland?

Schweizerische Südostbahn AG operates a train from Olten to Luzern every 4 hours. Tickets cost CHF 20–30 and the journey takes 35 min. Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) also services this route 5 times a week.

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