The average train between Lyon and Solothurn takes 4h 51m and the fastest train takes 4h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Lyon 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.
Trains run every 3 hours between Lyon and Solothurn. The earliest departure is at 6:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 8:38 PM which arrives into Solothurn at 7:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Genève and take an average of 4h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Solothurn. However, there are services departing from Lyon station and arriving at Solothurn station via Geneve. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
Lyon to Solothurn train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
Lyon to Solothurn train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Solothurn station.
Book your Lyon to Solothurn train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Lyon and Solothurn is 262.3 km. The road distance is 342 km.
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Solothurn via Genève and Renens VD in around 4h 49m.