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Get from Basel to Olten
The journey takes about 33 minutes, and with fares starting at just €17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Basel and Olten?
Basel
- ABasel SBB railway station, Centralbahnstrasse 10, 4051 Basel, Switzerland
- BMeret Oppenheim-Strasse 35, 4053 Gundeldingen Basel, Switzerland
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Basel
Türkheimerstrasse 47, 4055 Iselin, , Switzerland - D
Media Markt Basel
Güterstrasse 119, 4053 Gundeldingen, Basel - E
Basel Badischer Bahnhof
Basel Bad, Schwarzwaldallee 200, 4058 Basel, Switzerland - F
Basel St. Johann
Basel St. Johann, 4056 Basel, Switzerland
Olten
- ABahnhofstrasse 22, 4600 Olten, Switzerland
- B
Olten Hammer
Stationsstrasse 28, 4600 Olten, Switzerland
Train Companies
Based on 8 reviews, the company was rated 4.8 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness but often complained with the cleanliness. Swiss Federal Railways ticket prices on this trip start at €17
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Basel to Olten by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from Basel to Olten?
The cheapest train tickets from Basel to Olten start from €17. The average price for this train route is around €26. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Basel to Olten?
The average train journey time from Basel to Olten is 33m, covering a distance of 33 km. The fastest train gets you there in 24m and is operated by Swiss Federal Railways.
Which train operators serve the Basel to Olten route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 10 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Basel to Olten?
The earliest train from Basel to Olten departs at 07:00. And the latest train departs at 22:58.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Basel to Olten was searched and found on 15 Mar 2026 with a price of €11To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Basel to Olten as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from €11 to €240 for a train ticket from Basel to Olten based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at €11, which is on 2026-03-15.
