The average train between Solothurn and Lugano takes 3h 27m and the fastest train takes 2h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Solothurn to Lugano. 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 hourly between Solothurn and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Solothurn is at 8:01 PM which arrives into Lugano at 10:58 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Solothurn to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Solothurn station and arriving at Lugano station via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
Solothurn to Lugano train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Solothurn station.
Solothurn to Lugano train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lugano station.
Book your Solothurn to Lugano train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Solothurn and Lugano is 171.9 km. The road distance is 266 km.
You can take a train from Solothurn to Lugano via Zürich HB in around 3h 19m.