The cheapest and fastest trains from Olten to Milan
Cheapest price
£105
Average price
£110
Fastest journey
3 h 36 m
Average duration
3 h 57 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
232 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Olten to Milan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Olten to Milan will cost around £110 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £105.
Of the 5 trains that leave Olten for Milan every day 4 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 3 h 57 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 36 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 20 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.
EuroCity 61
EuroCity 173
EuroCity 67
S 26 8637 | 8637 · RE 37 4815 | 4815 · IC 2 1467 | 1467 · B 2 2031 | 2031
EuroCity 65
S 26 8637 | 8637 · RE 37 4815 | 4815 · IC 2 1467 | 1467 · B 2 2031 | 2031
EuroCity 61
EuroCity 67
EuroCity 65
EuroCity 173Travel Information
Compare train, flight and coach for Olten to Milan
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Olten to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 35m. 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 £11, and a flight costs an average of £58.
Distance: 232 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£80 Average Price | £26 Average Price Cheapest | £145 Average Price |
4h 25m Average total duration 3h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 59m Average total duration 4h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m 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
Olten to Milan train times
The table below shows live departures for Olten to Milan trains for today, Tuesday 3 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EuroCity 61 | 05:58 Olten station | 3h56 | 09:54 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
S 26 8637 | 8637 · RE 37 4815 | 4815 · IC 2 1467 | 1467 · B 2 2031 | 2031 | 08:37 Olten station | 3h36 | 12:13 Milan | 3 changes | |
EuroCity 65 | 11:58 Olten station | 3h57 | 15:55 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 173 | 14:30 Olten station | 4h20 | 18:50 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 67 | 16:58 Olten station | 3h56 | 20:54 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Olten to Milan
Trains from Olten to Milan run on average 3 times per day, taking around 3h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £42 but you can travel from only £11 by coach.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:38, the last at 20:38. The fastest train covers the 232 km distance in 3h 27m.
Distance 232 km |
Average train duration 3h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price £42 |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 3h 27m |
First train 00:38 |
Last train 20:38 |
Train companies: Trenitalia, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Südostbahn from Olten to Milan trainsTrenitalia, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Südostbahn trains will get you between Olten and Milan from £11. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Olten to Milan train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Olten to Milan 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 Milan, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Olten and Milan
- 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
- 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
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Caffeteria Panni Caldi
- Princi
- Burgez
- Bricco Café
- U! Come tu mi vuoi
- Autogrill
- Culto
- Accessible facilities such as ticket machines, toilets, and ramps and additional assistance as needed from 07:45 to 22:30.
- Hotel NH Milano Palazzo Moscova
- AC Hotel by Marriott Milano
- Tocq Hotel
- Metro lines: M2, M5
- Bus lines: 43, 56, 70, 94
- Train lines: R21, R31, S1, S11, S2, S5, S7, S8
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