From Olten to Lauterbrunnen by train

Opt for comfortable, green travel and choose to go from Olten to Lauterbrunnen by train. With 26 trains per day, you will have various options to choose from. Read on for details on the quickest routes, total travel distance, tips on saving money on tickets and more.

Train cost between Olten and Lauterbrunnen: point-to-point tickets

Train travellers have two ticket options to choose from: point-to-point tickets and rail passes. Point-to-point tickets are for one-way travel between two cities. Prices for point-to-point tickets on this route start from £39.92, then go to £40, if booked a month in advance, and £40, if booked 7 days in advance.

Cost of travel with European train passes

Passes allow unlimited travel in the covered region and timeframe. Passes, like a Eurail or Interrail Global Pass, cover travel to 33 countries. While passes cost more upfront, they quickly pay off if you plan to travel extensively or don’t have a fixed itinerary. Plus, passes also often offer discounts on local travel, museums and outings. Learn more about the financial benefits of rail passes with our European Rail Pass guide.

Whether you want to purchase a pass or a ticket, Rail Europe has you covered with the best deals and smoothest checkout.

Train schedule for travel between Olten and Lauterbrunnen

While frequency of trains along this line depends on the day of the week, on average, 26 trains make this journey of 84 kilometres each day. The first weekday departure from Olten is at 00:35 on weekdays. The last scheduled train during the week departs at 23:35.

During the weekend, 00:04 is the earliest scheduled departure, and 23:35 is the last. Throughout the day, trains typically depart every 30 minutes.

Average train travel time and distance from Olten to Lauterbrunnen

On this route, the fastest trip lasts 1 hour and 54 minutes, spanning 84 kilometres in total.

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

Tickets along this route go on sale 6 and a half 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 Lauterbrunnen

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the travel distance between Olten and Lauterbrunnen by train?

The total journey from Olten to Lauterbrunnen is 84 kilometres.

What is the Olten to Lauterbrunnen train price?

The lowest price available on this route is £39.92. Tickets booked 30 days in advance are priced around £40. Booking 7 days before departure ensures that prices are usually around £40.

When do tickets go on sale for trains from Olten to Lauterbrunnen?

Tickets for this journey become available 6 and a half months before the travel date.

How long does the train take from Olten to Lauterbrunnen?

The fastest journey by train is 1 hour and 54 minutes.