Bremen to Olten by train

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Overview: trains from Bremen to Olten

Find the key information for travelling by train from Bremen to Olten, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 00:13 View journey
Last train 23:51 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 7hr 19m View journey
Distance (km) 641
Trains / day 34 View all
Cheapest journey AU$153.30 View journey
Avg journey time 9hr 12m
Train operators 30

Explore Bremen to Olten by train

Thinking about travelling from Bremen to Olten by train? Here’s everything you need to know to maximise your experience along this train journey.

Train cost for travel between Bremen and Olten

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is AU$153.30, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 7 and a half months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Train times for travel between Bremen and Olten

If you are taking the train from Bremen to Olten, you will have 34 trains each day (with a departure every 26 minutes) to choose from. Earlier risers can catch the first weekday train at 00:13. If you are looking to jump aboard the last train out of the station, the latest train departs at 23:51. On weekends, the first train departs at 00:13, and the last scheduled train of the day leaves at 23:44.

Travel time and distance between Bremen and Olten

The route’s fastest journey takes 7 hours and 19 minutes, covering a total of 641 kilometres.

How far in advance can you reserve train tickets between Bremen and Olten?

You can secure tickets for travel between Bremen and Olten up to 7 and a half months in advance. The earlier you book, the better the fares.

Learn even more about travelling from Bremen to Olten by train

Need more information on travelling through Europe by train? Head to our help articles for details on everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding different ticket types. Then review the travel ideas we’ve compiled in our city guide: Olten.

FAQs about the train journey from Bremen to Olten

Want to know more about your journey from Bremen to Olten? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total distance between Bremen and Olten by train is 641 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.