How far is it from Giessen to Olten?

The distance between Giessen and Olten is 225 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Giessen to Olten?

The drive from Giessen to Olten takes approximately 2 h 25 min by car.

The fastest route from Giessen to Olten covers 225 km with a driving time of approximately 2 h 25 min.

Olten lies roughly to the north-west of Giessen.

The drive from Giessen to Olten mainly follows A 45, A 4, A 3. The longest single stretch is 78 km on A 45.

Towns on the route from Giessen to Olten include Wetzlar, Siegen, Nümbrecht, Köln, Duisburg.

Distance: 225 kmDrive time: 2 h 25 min

Driving from Giessen to Olten takes about 2 h 25 min via A 45. The distance is 225 km. The straight-line distance is 169 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Gießen, Siegen, Lüdenscheid, Köln, Essen. Driving directions

Driving directions31 · 225 km

The return trip from Olten to Giessen covers roughly the same distance, 225 km.

Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 16 August 2026.

How far is it from Giessen to Olten?: The distance between Giessen and Olten is 225 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Giessen to Olten?: The drive from Giessen to Olten takes approximately 2 h 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Giessen to Olten?: The fastest route from Giessen to Olten covers 225 km with a driving time of approximately 2 h 25 min.
Which direction is Olten from Giessen?: Olten lies roughly to the north-west of Giessen.
Which roads does the route from Giessen to Olten follow?: The drive from Giessen to Olten mainly follows A 45, A 4, A 3. The longest single stretch is 78 km on A 45.
Which towns do you pass between Giessen and Olten?: Towns on the route from Giessen to Olten include Wetzlar, Siegen, Nümbrecht, Köln, Duisburg.