Train Lugano to Solothurn from CHF 82 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Lugano and Solothurn takes 2h 59m and the fastest train takes 2h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Lugano to Solothurn. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 59m
Duration: 249 km
Distance: CHF 82
Average price: Every 3 hours
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2h 54m

CHF 58–231

Lugano to Solothurn train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Lugano and Solothurn. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lugano is at 10:02 PM which arrives into Solothurn at 1:23 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

2:02 PM → 4:58 PM
2h 56m • 1 change
4:02 PM → 6:58 PM
2h 56m • 1 change
6:02 PM → 8:58 PM
2h 56m • 1 change
8:02 PM → 10:57 PM
2h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

6:00 AM → 8:58 AM
2h 58m • 1 change
8:02 AM → 10:58 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
10:02 AM → 12:58 PM
2h 56m • 1 change
12:02 PM → 2:58 PM
2h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

6:00 AM → 8:58 AM
2h 58m • 1 change
8:02 AM → 10:58 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
10:02 AM → 12:58 PM
2h 56m • 1 change
12:02 PM → 2:58 PM
2h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

6:00 AM → 8:58 AM
2h 58m • 1 change
8:02 AM → 10:58 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
10:02 AM → 12:58 PM
2h 56m • 1 change
12:02 PM → 2:58 PM
2h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

8:02 AM → 10:58 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
10:02 AM → 12:58 PM
2h 56m • 1 change
12:02 PM → 2:58 PM
2h 56m • 1 change
2:02 PM → 4:58 PM
2h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

6:00 AM → 8:58 AM
2h 58m • 1 change
8:02 AM → 10:58 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
10:02 AM → 12:58 PM
2h 56m • 1 change
12:02 PM → 2:58 PM
2h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

6:00 AM → 8:58 AM
2h 58m • 1 change
8:02 AM → 10:58 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
10:02 AM → 12:58 PM
2h 56m • 1 change
12:02 PM → 2:58 PM
2h 56m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Lugano to Solothurn? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Lugano to Solothurn.

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Distance: 248.8 km
Duration: 2h 59m

What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Solothurn, Canton of Solothurn, Switzerland?

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Lugano to Olten every 3 hours. Tickets cost CHF 65–200 and the journey takes 2h 26m. Trenitalia EuroCity also services this route once daily.

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