The cheapest and fastest trains from Milan to Olten
Cheapest price
£93
Average price
£93
Fastest journey
4 h 18 m
Average duration
4 h 18 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
232 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Milan to Olten is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milan to Olten will cost around £93 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £93.
Of the 1 trains that leave Milan 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 232 km distance in an average of 4 h 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 18 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 18 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.


Travel Information
Compare train, flight and coach for Milan to Olten
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milan to Olten among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £28. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £28, and a flight costs an average of £46.
Distance: 232 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£86 Average Price | £32 Average Price Cheapest | £150 Average Price |
4h 22m Average total duration 3h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 59m Average total duration 4h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Milan to Olten train times
The table below shows live departures for Milan to Olten trains for today, Wednesday 10 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 08:10 Milan | 4h18 | 12:28 Olten | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Milan to Olten
Trains from Milan to Olten run on average 3 times per day, taking around 3h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £40 but you can travel from only £28 by coach.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:00, the last at 21:30. The fastest train covers the 232 km distance in 3h 5m.
Distance 232 km |
Average train duration 3h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price £40 |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 3h 5m |
First train 01:00 |
Last train 21:30 |
Train companies: Trenitalia, SBB, Trenitalia EuroCity from Milan to Olten trainsTrenitalia, SBB, Trenitalia EuroCity trains will get you between Milan and Olten from £28. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Milan to Olten train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milan 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 Milan and Olten
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station, accessible from Viale Certosa.
- Burger King
- Ristorante Pizzeria La Certosa
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Raffaello
- Hotel Mirage
- Klima Hotel Milano Fiere
- Located near the main entrance
- Free
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 14
- Ristorante Al Vecchio Porco
- Osteria dei Vecchi Sapori
- Outside the main entrance.
- Free of charge
- Radisson Blu Hotel Milan
- Hotel Sunflower
- Hotel Berlino
- Free
- Tram: Line 12
- Bus: Several lines available
- Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 22:20
- Free WiFi in the station.
- Provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor, on the side of Piazza Luigi di Savoia. It is open every day from 06:00 to 23:00.
- Venchi
- Panzera Coffee
- Burger King
- Bar Motta
- Caffè Napoli
- VyTA Boulangerie
- Spontini
- Starbucks
- Dispensa Emilia
- McDonald's
- & many more
- Station is wheelchair accessible, has elevators and the Sala Blu, Trenitalia's office of assistance for disabled travelers, is next to Platform 4.
- Glam Hotel Milano
- NYX MIlan
- iQ Hotel Milano
- Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 22:20
- Located next to the ticket office on the ground floor in the shopping gallery.
- Metro lines: M2 (green), M3 (yellow)
- Tram lines: 1
- Bus lines: 5, 9, 10, 42, 81, 87, 152, 728, N26, NM2, NM3, Air Bus, Orio Shuttle
- Train lines: FR, FB, EC, Thello, XP2, R28, IC, ICN, RV, R, Regio, Italo
- 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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