How to Travel from
Olten to Essen
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Olten, Switzerland → Essen, Germany
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Olten to Essen
Composite routes from Olten to Essen
Cheapest
5 h 8 min
Car
591 km.
from $32
Route Navigator Olten - Essen
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Continue onto Klosterplatz
Klosterplatz, 11 м
11 м
Turn left onto Klostergässli
Klostergässli, 77 м
77 м
Turn left
49 м
49 м
Turn right onto Baslerstrasse
Baslerstrasse, 1 km 143 м
1 km 143 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Baslerstrasse
Baslerstrasse, 2 km 222 м
2 km 222 м
Turn right
1 km 521 м
1 km 521 м
Keep left
1 km 530 м
1 km 530 м
Turn right onto Hauptstrasse
Hauptstrasse, 12 km 204 м
12 km 204 м
At roundabout, take exit 2
67 м
67 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Umfahrungsstrasse Sissach
Umfahrungsstrasse Sissach, 3 km 564 м
3 km 564 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto A22
78 м
78 м
Keep right and drive toward Luzern, Bern, Zürich, Basel
Luzern, Bern, Zürich, Basel, 171 м
171 м
Turn left
114 м
114 м
Keep right and drive toward Zürich, Basel
Zürich, Basel, 22 km 648 м
22 km 648 м
Keep left onto A2 and drive toward Karlsruhe, Basel-Rheinhafen
Karlsruhe, Basel-Rheinhafen, 3 km 687 м
3 km 687 м
Keep left onto A 5
232 km 362 м
232 km 362 м
Keep right and take B 535 toward Schwetzingen, Heidelberg, Leimen
Schwetzingen, Heidelberg, Leimen, B 535, 318 м
318 м
Keep left onto A 5 and take B 535 toward Schwetzingen
Schwetzingen, B 535, 350 м
350 м
Keep left onto A 5 and take A 5 toward Frankfurt, Darmstadt
Frankfurt, Darmstadt, A 5, 5 km 563 м
5 km 563 м
Keep right and take A 656 toward Mannheim, Heidelberg
Mannheim, Heidelberg, A 656, 240 м
240 м
Keep left and drive toward Mannheim
Mannheim, 1 km 508 м
1 km 508 м
Keep left and take A 5 toward Frankfurt a.M., Darmstadt
Frankfurt a.M., Darmstadt, A 5, 14 km 319 м
14 km 319 м
Keep right and drive toward Mannheim, Viernheim, Weinheim
Mannheim, Viernheim, Weinheim, 193 м
193 м
Keep left and take A 5 toward Mannheim, Viernheim
Mannheim, Viernheim, A 5, 378 м
378 м
Keep left onto A 5 and take A 5 toward Frankfurt, Darmstadt, Köln
Frankfurt, Darmstadt, Köln, A 5, 53 km 788 м
53 km 788 м
Keep left onto A 67
7 km 758 м
7 km 758 м
Keep left onto A 3 and take A 3 toward Köln, Wiesbaden, Hannover, Dortmund, Raunheim
Köln, Wiesbaden, Hannover, Dortmund, Raunheim, A 3, 2 km 812 м
2 km 812 м
Keep left and take A 3 toward Köln, Wiesbaden, Hannover, Dortmund
Köln, Wiesbaden, Hannover, Dortmund, A 3, 73 km 459 м
73 km 459 м
Keep right and take B 255 toward Montabaur, Koblenz, Bad Ems, Wirges
Montabaur, Koblenz, Bad Ems, Wirges, B 255, 1 km 698 м
1 km 698 м
Keep left and take A 3, B 49 toward Köln, Montabaur, Koblenz, Bad Ems
Köln, Montabaur, Koblenz, Bad Ems, A 3, B 49, 302 м
302 м
Keep left and take A 48, A 3 toward Köln, Koblenz
Köln, Koblenz, A 48, A 3, 444 м
444 м
Keep left and take A 3, A 48 toward Dreieck Dernbach, Köln, Koblenz
Dreieck Dernbach, Köln, Koblenz, A 3, A 48, 137 km 623 м
137 km 623 м
Keep right
332 м
332 м
Keep left and take A 52 toward Essen
Essen, A 52, 1 km 520 м
1 km 520 м
Keep left and take A 52 toward Essen
Essen, A 52, 12 km 615 м
12 km 615 м
Keep right and take B 224 toward Essen-Rüttenscheid
Essen-Rüttenscheid, B 224, 1 km 557 м
1 km 557 м
Keep left
155 м
155 м
Continue onto Norbertstraße
Norbertstraße, 2 km 204 м
2 km 204 м
Turn slight right onto Bismarckstraße
Bismarckstraße, 386 м
386 м
Keep right and drive toward Steele, Philharmonie/Saalbau, Opernhaus
Steele, Philharmonie/Saalbau, Opernhaus, 39 м
39 м
Turn right onto Friedrichstraße
Friedrichstraße, 95 м
95 м
Turn left onto Rüttenscheider Straße
Rüttenscheider Straße, 1 km 21 м
1 km 21 м
Keep right
45 м
45 м
Turn right and take A 40 toward Duisburg
Duisburg, A 40, 22 м
22 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Bus operators
FlixBus
Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
8h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$46.74–$65.22
Airlines
KLM
Website:
klm.com
Plane from Basel to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
4h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$369.57–$978.26
Air France
Website:
airfrance.com
Plane from Basel to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
4h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$195.65–$652.17
Lufthansa
Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$92.39–$445.65
Plane from Basel to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$282.61–$510.87
Plane from Zurich Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
3h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$35.87–$304.35
Plane from Zurich Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$815.22
Plane from Basel to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$532.61
Eurowings
Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Zurich Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.65–$239.13
Plane from Zurich Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$59.78–$282.61
Swiss
Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.65–$380.43
Plane from Zurich Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$59.78–$282.61
Plane from Zurich Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$815.22
Plane from Basel to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$250.00–$532.61
Air Dolomiti
Website:
airdolomiti.it/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$326.09
Plane from Basel to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$119.57–$358.70
Condor Flugdienst
Website:
condor.com
Plane from Zurich Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$521.74
Train operators
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Basel SBB to Essen
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$92.39–$103.26
Train from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$43.48–$48.91
Train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Essen
Ave. Duration:
2h 57m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$65.22–$76.09
Train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$29.35–$32.61
Train from Frankfurt to Essen
Ave. Duration:
1h 39m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$51.09–$56.52
Nightjet
Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
nightjet.com/en/#/home
Train from Basel Sbb to Bonn
Ave. Duration:
6h 11m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.35–$173.91
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Olten to Zürich
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$28.26–$51.09
National Express
Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Koeln-Muelheim to Essen
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.22–$22.83
Train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.30–$23.91
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Olten to Essen?
The cheapest way to get from Olten to Essen is to bus which costs $65.22 - $103.26 and takes 11h 51m.
What is the fastest way to get from Olten to Essen?
The fastest way to get from Olten to Essen is to train and fly which takes 4h 43m and costs $108.70 - $304.35 .
Is there a direct bus between Olten and Essen?
No, there is no direct bus from Olten to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Olten Gosgerstrasse and arriving at Essen central train station via Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) and Düsseldorf central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 51m.
Is there a direct train between Olten and Essen?
No, there is no direct train from Olten to Essen. However, there are services departing from Olten and arriving at Essen Hbf via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
How far is it from Olten to Essen?
The distance between Olten and Essen is 613 km. The road distance is 589.8 km.
How do I travel from Olten to Essen without a car?
The best way to get from Olten to Essen without a car is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs $97.83 - $173.91 .
How long does it take to get from Olten to Essen?
It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Olten to Essen, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Olten to Essen bus from?
Olten to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) station.
Where do I catch the Olten to Essen train from?
Olten to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Basel SBB station.
Train, bus or fly from Olten to Essen?
The best way to get from Olten to Essen is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs $97.83 - $173.91 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65.22 - $103.26 and takes 11h 51m, you could also fly, which costs $119.57 - $434.78 and takes 6h 23m.
Where does the Olten to Essen bus arrive?
Olten to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Düsseldorf central bus station.
What is the time difference between Olten and Essen?
It is currently 04:33 at both, Olten and Essen.
Where does the Olten to Essen train arrive?
Olten to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Can I drive from Olten to Essen?
Yes, the driving distance between Olten to Essen is 590 km. It takes approximately 5h 11m to drive from Olten to Essen.
How do I get a train ticket from Olten to Essen?
Book your Olten to Essen train tickets online with Omio.
Where can I stay near Essen?
There are 1889+ hotels available in Essen. Prices start at $41.36 per night.
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