How far is it from Cologne to Olten?

The distance between Cologne and Olten is 50 mi by road.

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

The drive from Cologne to Olten takes approximately 1 h by car.

What is the best route from Cologne to Olten?

The fastest route from Cologne to Olten covers 50 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h.

Which direction is Olten from Cologne?

Olten lies roughly to the north of Cologne.

Which roads does the route from Cologne to Olten follow?

The drive from Cologne to Olten mainly follows A 3.

Which towns do you pass between Cologne and Olten?

Towns on the route from Cologne to Olten include Hürth, Bergisch Gladbach, Düsseldorf, Duisburg, Bottrop.

Cologne Olten

Distance: 50 miDuration: 1 h

Driving from Cologne to Olten takes about 1 h via A 3. The distance is 50 mi. The straight-line distance is 41 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Köln, Ratingen, Essen, Bottrop. Driving directions

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Driving directions32 · 50 mi

1 Depart onto Komödienstraße 160 yd
2 Continue slightly left onto Komödienstraße 37 yd
3 Turn left onto Tunisstraße 1 mi
4 Continue straight onto Offenbachplatz 130 yd
5 Continue straight onto Nord-Süd-Fahrt 76 yd
6 Turn slightly right 1 mi
7 Turn slightly left onto Cäcilienstraße 1 mi
8 Continue straight onto Pipinstraße 1 mi
9 Keep slightly left onto Heumarkt 134 yd
10 Continue straight onto Deutzer Brücke 1 mi
11 Keep slightly left onto Deutzer Brücke 116 yd
12 Continue slightly left onto Mindener Straße 1 mi
13 Turn right onto Opladener Straße 1 mi

14 Turn left onto Deutz-Mülheimer Straße 1 mi
15 Turn slightly right onto Messe-Kreisel 130 yd
16 Continue straight onto Messe-Kreisel 43 yd
17 Take ramp slightly right 1 mi
18 Merge slightly left onto Stadtautobahn 2 mi
19 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
20 Keep slightly left 1 mi
21 Merge slightly left 3 mi
22 Continue straight 19 mi
23 Continue straight 22 mi
24 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
25 Turn left onto Erlenstraße 1 mi
26 Continue straight onto Erlenstraße 50 yd
27 Continue straight onto Zur Zeche Hugo 1 mi
28 Enter roundabout right onto Weißensteinstraße 80 yd
29 Exit roundabout right onto Weißensteinstraße 1 mi
30 At end of road, turn left onto Bahnstraße 1 mi
31 Continue straight onto Bahnstraße 1 mi
32 Arrive onto Bahnstraße

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The return trip from Olten to Cologne covers roughly the same distance, 50 mi.

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How far is it from Cologne to Olten?: The distance between Cologne and Olten is 50 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Cologne to Olten?: The drive from Cologne to Olten takes approximately 1 h by car.
What is the best route from Cologne to Olten?: The fastest route from Cologne to Olten covers 50 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h.
Which direction is Olten from Cologne?: Olten lies roughly to the north of Cologne.
Which roads does the route from Cologne to Olten follow?: The drive from Cologne to Olten mainly follows A 3.
Which towns do you pass between Cologne and Olten?: Towns on the route from Cologne to Olten include Hürth, Bergisch Gladbach, Düsseldorf, Duisburg, Bottrop.

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