Olten to Locarno by train

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Overview: trains from Olten to Locarno

Find the key information for travelling by train from Olten to Locarno, 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 06:30 View journey
Last train 16:30 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 2hr 45m View journey
Distance (km) 148
Trains / day 5 View all
Cheapest journey US$65.00 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 30m
Train operators 6

Taking the train from Olten to Locarno

Ready to book a trip from Olten to Locarno by train? Let this guide make the process smooth, easy and truly enjoyable. Because trains make ‘getting there’ part of the fun.

Cost of train tickets between Olten and Locarno

The cheapest train tickets from Olten to Locarno start at US$65.00. If you book a month in advance, tickets cost, on average, . If you wait until a week in advance, expect tickets to be around .

Pro tip: The best way to save on tickets from Olten to Locarno is by booking in advance. Keep in mind that tickets for this route go on sale 4 and a half months before the travel date. So if you want to save on your booking, be sure to lock in your tickets as early as possible.

Train timetable for travel between Olten and Locarno

There are a number of different options for travellers going from Olten to Locarno by train. Here is what to expect along this route:

  • First daily departure (weekday): 06:30

  • Last daily departure (weekday): 16:30

  • First daily departure (weekend): 07:30

  • Last daily departure (weekend): 16:30

  • Average number of daily trains: 5 trains

  • Frequency of train departures: every 1 hour and 58 minutes

Train duration for trips from Olten to Locarno

The swiftest journey time on this route is 2 hours and 45 minutes, crossing a total distance of 148 kilometres.

How far in advance Olten and Locarno tickets go on sale

Tickets for travel between Olten and Locarno are available 4 and a half months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.

Further insights on trains from Olten to Locarno

Visit our help articles for tips on booking, station navigation, ticket types and other useful information for travelling Europe by train. To get inspired for your upcoming trip, refer to our Locarno city guide.

FAQs about the train journey from Olten to Locarno

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

The train journey from Olten to Locarno covers 148 kilometres in total.

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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.