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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Locarno to Olten
Cheapest price
£0
Average price
£105
Fastest journey
2 h 43 m
Average duration
3 h 36 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
148 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Locarno to Olten is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
Of the 5 trains that leave Locarno for Olten every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 148 km distance in an average of 3 h 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 43 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 55 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Locarno to Olten
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Locarno to Olten among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £43. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 2h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £43, and a coach costs an average of £63.
Distance: 148 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£54 Average Price Cheapest | £63 Average Price |
4h 13m Average total duration 3h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 15m Average total duration Fastest 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Locarno to Olten train times
The table below shows live departures for Locarno to Olten trains for today, Tuesday 2 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 07:33 Locarno | 3h55 | 11:28 Olten | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 3 December | |||||
| 05:45 Locarno | 2h43 | 08:28 Olten | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Locarno to Olten
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Trains from Locarno to Olten run on average 10 times per day, taking around 3h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £43 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:32, the last at 22:30. The fastest train covers the 148 km distance in 2h 43m.
Distance 148 km |
Average train duration 3h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price £43 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 2h 43m |
First train 02:32 |
Last train 22:30 |
Train companies: SBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), Südostbahn from Locarno to Olten trainsSBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), Südostbahn trains will get you between Locarno and Olten from £43. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Locarno to Olten train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Locarno to Olten by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Olten, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Locarno and Olten
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
Luggage Carts
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible from Via della Stazione.
- Ristorante Sensi
- Osteria Chiara
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Ibis Locarno
- Hotel Belvedere Locarno
- Hotel Garni Muralto
- Located in the main hall
- 240 places, covered
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to regional and international destinations
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional and international connections
ParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelBike ParkingBike Rental
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access via Bahnhofstrasse.
- Restaurant Aarhof
- Restaurant Salmen
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, restrooms.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Olten Swiss Quality
- Hotel Amaris
- Hotel Astoria
- Located in the main hall
- 800 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for trains to Zurich, Basel, Bern, and Lucerne
- Hall 2: regional and S-Bahn connections
- Train: SBB InterCity, InterRegio, and S-Bahn services
- Bus: Several lines available
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