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.
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 £133.04, 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.
The cheapest tickets for this route start at £133.04. When booked 30 days ahead, prices are typically . Tickets booked 7 days in advance typically cost .
You can start booking tickets for this route 8 months in advance.
The fastest journey time is 5 hours and 2 minutes.
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