Explore Aachen to Olten by rail

Getting ready for a trip from Aachen to Olten aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.

Train cost from Aachen to Olten

Ready to book tickets from Aachen to Olten? Start by comparing all the upcoming trains in just a few clicks with Rail Europe. Here is what you can expect from fares along this specific route:

  • The cheapest tickets between Aachen and Olten typically run €131.11.

  • If you wait until 30 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can hit .

  • If you wait until 7 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can increase to .

  • You can book travel between these two destinations 9 months in advance.

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Aachen to Olten departure frequency and train timetable

With 33 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 30 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 00:51 and the last one is at 23:51. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 00:51, with the last one at 23:51.

Aachen to Olten train duration

Trains on this route travel a distance of 403 kilometres, with the fastest one completing the journey in 5 hours and 28 minutes.

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

Tickets along this route go on sale 9 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.

Additional information on train travel from Aachen to Olten

Need more tips on travelling by train in Europe? Check out our help articles for details on booking, navigating stations, ticket types, different classes of service, refunds and much more. Then check out the Olten city guide to start planning your getaway.

Frequently asked questions

How far is it from Aachen to Olten by train?

The train journey between Aachen and Olten spans 403 kilometres.

How much does the train from Aachen to Olten cost?

The minimum fare on this route is €131.11. Tickets booked 30 days in advance are priced around . If booked 7 days before departure, the cost is approximately .

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

Tickets for this journey become available 9 months ahead of the travel date.

What’s the travel time from Aachen to Olten by train?

The fastest journey is 5 hours and 28 minutes.