Olten to Essen by train

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Overview: trains from Olten to Essen

Find the key information for travelling by train from Olten to Essen, 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 00:35 View journey
Last train 22:48 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 5hr 2m View journey
Distance (km) 461
Trains / day 22 View all
Cheapest journey AU$256.96 View journey
Avg journey time 8hr 9m
Train operators 26

Going from Olten to Essen by train

About to set off from Olten to Essen by rail? Make your journey as seamless as possible with this guide, packed with tips on schedules, route details and how to find the best deals on tickets.

Train cost between Olten to Essen

Getting from Olten to Essen by rail typically costs AU$256.96, but runs about if booked a month in advance. If you wait until 7 days before departure, prices increase to . Booking as early as possible helps you find the lowest cost tickets, but that’s not the only way to save.

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Olten to Essen train schedule

  • The earliest weekday train along this route departs at 00:35.

  • The latest weekday train along this route departs at 22:48.

  • The earliest weekend train along this route departs at 00:35.

  • The latest weekend train along this route departs at 22:33.

  • 22 trains run along this route each day.

  • Trains leave the station every 49 minutes.

Travel time and distance between Olten and Essen

The route’s fastest journey takes 5 hours and 2 minutes, covering a total of 461 kilometres.

When are tickets between Olten and Essen available for purchase?

Tickets for trains between Olten and Essen can be purchased 8 months before the departure date. Take advantage of the early-bird savings by booking as early as possible.

Learn even more about travelling from Olten to Essen 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: Essen.

FAQs about the train journey from Olten to Essen

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

The total distance between Olten and Essen is 461 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

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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.