Lille to Olten by train

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Overview: trains from Lille to Olten

Find the key information for travelling by train from Lille to Olten, 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 05:52 View journey
Last train 19:51 View journey
Avg changes 2
Fastest journey 5hr 20m View journey
Distance (km) 508
Trains / day 19 View all
Cheapest journey €135.28 View journey
Avg journey time 10hr 17m
Train operators 89

From Lille to Olten by train

Opt for comfortable, green travel and choose to go from Lille to Olten by train. With 19 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.

Cost of a train ticket between Lille and Olten

The cheapest ticket price along this route is €135.28. Fares naturally increase as the travel date approaches. A month out, expect prices run around €133, and a week out, fares can hit around on average. Tickets for this journey can be purchased 6 months in advance.

What’s included in the price of a European train ticket

When booking with Rail Europe, you will be prompted to choose the class of service before checking out. We will automatically select the most affordable option. Choosing a more elevated class will increase the cost, but also often includes a number of other perks like elaborate dining menus and extra space. It's good to know that many train operators do include luggage, Wi-Fi and other basic amenities at no extra cost. Seat reservations and meals often do incur a further cost. You can review the terms of service of each type of ticket at checkout.

Lille to Olten departure timetable

On this route, 19 trains run daily, with the first one leaving Lille at 05:52 and the last leaving at 19:30 during the week.

For weekend travel to Olten, the earliest departure is at 07:12 and the last one is at 19:51. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 6 minutes.

Lille to Olten train duration

Trains on this route travel a distance of 508 kilometres, with the fastest one completing the journey in 5 hours and 20 minutes.

How far in advance Lille and Olten tickets go on sale

Tickets for travel between Lille and Olten are available 6 months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.

Learn even more about travelling from Lille to Olten 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: Olten.

FAQs about the train journey from Lille to Olten

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

The total distance between Lille and Olten by train is 508 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

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.