Travelling from St. Gallen to Olten by train

Considering a train trip from St. Gallen to Olten? This guide will walk you through everything — from the best routes to finding the cheapest train tickets — so you can enjoy a smooth, stress-free journey.

Train cost for travel between St. Gallen 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 CA$159.90, 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 6 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 St. Gallen and Olten

If you are taking the train from St. Gallen to Olten, you will have 23 trains each day (with a departure every 30 minutes) to choose from. Earlier risers can catch the first weekday train at 05:58. If you are looking to jump aboard the last train out of the station, the latest train departs at 21:07. On weekends, the first train departs at 05:58, and the last scheduled train of the day leaves at 21:07.

Travel time and distance between St. Gallen and Olten

The route’s fastest journey takes 1 hour and 32 minutes, covering a total of 110 kilometres.

Booking time frame: St. Gallen to Olten trains

Tickets for travel to Olten along this route are available for purchase 6 months before the travel date. Set up a booking alert to be notified as soon as your ideal travel date goes on sale.

Making your St. Gallen to Olten travels smooth and enjoyable

Explore our wide range of help articles for a hassle-free journey and find travel ideas from our city guide: Olten.

Frequently asked questions

What is the distance by train from St. Gallen to Olten?

The total distance between St. Gallen and Olten is 110 kilometres.

How much does it cost to go from St. Gallen to Olten by train?

The cheapest fare for this route is CA$159.90. When booking 30 days in advance, tickets cost . A ticket bought 7 days before travel typically costs .

How far in advance can I book my St. Gallen to Olten train tickets?

Tickets for this route become available 6 months before the travel date.

What’s the travel time from St. Gallen to Olten by train?

The fastest journey time is 1 hour and 32 minutes.