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Solothurn to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Solothurn and Essen takes 7h 4m 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.

7h 4m
Duration
647 km
Distance
€168
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Mannheim

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  1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain train 12 / ...
  2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbftrain train 47 / ...
6h 46m
€115–533

Solothurn to Essen train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Solothurn and Essen. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Solothurn is at 10:01 PM which arrives into Essen at 6:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Olten and take an average of 7h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 646.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 4m

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

You can take a train from Solothurn to Essen Hbf via Olten, Basel SBB, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 6h 46m.

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