The average train between Solothurn and Lyon takes 5h 33m and the fastest train takes 4h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Solothurn to Lyon. 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 4 hours between Solothurn and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Solothurn is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Lyon at 8:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Renens VD and take an average of 5h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Solothurn to Lyon? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Solothurn to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Solothurn station and arriving at Lyon station via Renens VD. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
Solothurn to Lyon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Solothurn station.
Solothurn to Lyon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Book your Solothurn to Lyon train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Solothurn and Lyon is 262.3 km. The road distance is 342 km.
You can take a train from Solothurn to Lyon Part Dieu via Renens VD, Genève, and Bellegarde in around 5h 33m.