Olten to Fribourg by train

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Overview: trains from Olten to Fribourg

Find the key information for travelling by train from Olten to Fribourg, 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 00:04 View journey
Last train 23:40 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 55m View journey
Distance (km) 84
Trains / day 38 View all
Cheapest journey AU$64.24 View journey
Avg journey time 2hr 29m
Train operators 103

Travelling by train from Olten to Fribourg

Ready to travel from Olten to Fribourg by train? Whether it’s your first time or you’re a seasoned train traveller, this guide will provide you with all the essential information you need for a smooth, enjoyable ride.

Train cost between Olten to Fribourg

Getting from Olten to Fribourg by rail typically costs AU$64.24, 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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Departure frequency and timetable from Olten to Fribourg

Here are the scheduling basics for trains from Olten to Fribourg:

  • 00:04 is the first scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 23:35 the the last scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 00:35 is the first scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • 23:40 is the last scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • A train departs every 30 minutes from Olten toward Fribourg.

Start booking your ticket aboard one of the 38 trains serving this route each day.

Olten to Fribourg train duration

Trains on this route travel a distance of 84 kilometres, with the fastest one completing the journey in 55 minutes.

How early can you book train tickets between Olten and Fribourg?

Tickets along this route go on sale 6 months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.

Making the most of your trip to Fribourg

For a seamless train journey, head to our extensive help articles. Start planning your trip and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Fribourg.

FAQs about the train journey from Olten to Fribourg

Want to know more about your journey from Olten to Fribourg? 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 Fribourg is 84 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.