Solothurn to Essen Trains

Solothurn to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Solothurn and Essen takes 6h 32m and the fastest train takes 5h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Solothurn to Essen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 32m
Duration: 649 km
Distance: €143
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Basel SBB to Essen Hbftrain 43

7h 1m

€110–263

Solothurn to Essen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Solothurn and Essen. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Solothurn is at 6:01 PM which arrives into Essen at 12:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Olten and take an average of 6h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

12:54 AM → 9:58 AM
9h 4m • 2 changes
6:01 AM → 11:58 AM
5h 57m • 2 changes
7:33 AM → 1:58 PM
6h 25m • 2 changes
10:01 AM → 3:58 PM
5h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

12:54 AM → 9:58 AM
9h 4m • 2 changes
6:01 AM → 11:58 AM
5h 57m • 2 changes
8:01 AM → 1:58 PM
5h 57m • 2 changes
10:01 AM → 3:58 PM
5h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

12:05 AM → 9:58 AM
9h 53m • 2 changes
6:01 AM → 11:58 AM
5h 57m • 2 changes
8:01 AM → 1:58 PM
5h 57m • 2 changes
10:01 AM → 3:58 PM
5h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

12:05 AM → 9:58 AM
9h 53m • 2 changes
6:01 AM → 11:58 AM
5h 57m • 2 changes
8:01 AM → 1:58 PM
5h 57m • 2 changes
10:01 AM → 3:58 PM
5h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

12:05 AM → 9:58 AM
9h 53m • 2 changes
6:01 AM → 11:58 AM
5h 57m • 2 changes
8:01 AM → 1:58 PM
5h 57m • 2 changes
10:01 AM → 3:58 PM
5h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

12:05 AM → 9:58 AM
9h 53m • 2 changes
6:01 AM → 11:58 AM
5h 57m • 2 changes
8:01 AM → 1:58 PM
5h 57m • 2 changes
10:01 AM → 3:58 PM
5h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

12:05 AM → 9:58 AM
9h 53m • 2 changes
6:01 AM → 11:58 AM
5h 57m • 2 changes
8:01 AM → 1:58 PM
5h 57m • 2 changes
10:01 AM → 3:58 PM
5h 57m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Solothurn to Essen? 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.

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Solothurn to Essen train times

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

12:54 AM → 9:58 AM

6:01 AM → 11:58 AM

7:33 AM → 1:58 PM

10:01 AM → 3:58 PM

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

12:54 AM → 9:58 AM

6:01 AM → 11:58 AM

8:01 AM → 1:58 PM

10:01 AM → 3:58 PM

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

12:05 AM → 9:58 AM

6:01 AM → 11:58 AM

8:01 AM → 1:58 PM

10:01 AM → 3:58 PM

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

12:05 AM → 9:58 AM

6:01 AM → 11:58 AM

8:01 AM → 1:58 PM

10:01 AM → 3:58 PM

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

12:05 AM → 9:58 AM

6:01 AM → 11:58 AM

8:01 AM → 1:58 PM

10:01 AM → 3:58 PM

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

12:05 AM → 9:58 AM

6:01 AM → 11:58 AM

8:01 AM → 1:58 PM

10:01 AM → 3:58 PM

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

12:05 AM → 9:58 AM

6:01 AM → 11:58 AM

8:01 AM → 1:58 PM

10:01 AM → 3:58 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Basel SBB to Essen Hbf

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