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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Olten to Lucerne
Cheapest price
£16
Average price
£21
Fastest journey
41 m
Average duration
50 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
45 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Olten to Lucerne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Olten to Lucerne will cost around £21 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £16.
Of the 3 trains that leave Olten for Lucerne every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 45 km distance in an average of 50 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 41 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 9 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 and coach for Olten to Lucerne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Olten to Lucerne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 42m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £12.
Distance: 45 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
|---|---|
£17 Average Price | £5 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 12m Average total duration Fastest 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 19m Average total duration 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Olten to Lucerne train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:49 Olten | 0h41 | 07:30 Lucerne | 0 changesdirect | |
| 09:36 Olten | 1h09 | 10:45 Lucerne | 0 changesdirect | |
| 09:49 Olten | 0h41 | 10:30 Lucerne | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Olten to Lucerne
SwitzerlandSwitzerland
Distance 45 km |
Average train duration 42m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 35m |
First train 00:05 |
Last train 23:54 |
Train companies: SBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), Südostbahn from Olten to Lucerne trainsSBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), Südostbahn trains will get you between Olten and Lucerne from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Südostbahn
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Important Stations and Airports in Olten and Lucerne
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
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotel
LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike RentalCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts- 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access via Zentralstrasse.
- Restaurant La Cucina
- Restaurant Bellini Locanda Ticinese
- Outside the main entrance.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Monopol Luzern
- Waldstätterhof Swiss Quality Hotel
- Hotel Central Luzern
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 420 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-9 for trains to Germany, Italy, and regional destinations
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms
- Hall 3: Boat connections
- Bus: Several lines available
- Boat: Lake Lucerne boats
- Train: SBB services to various destinations
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