The average train between Solothurn and Lyon takes 6h 14m and the fastest train takes 4h 57m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week 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 6 times a week between Solothurn and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Solothurn is at 12:59 PM which arrives into Lyon at 5:57 PM. All services require a transfer at Renens VD and take an average of 6h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



11h 17m • 3 changes


4h 57m • 3 changes


5h 27m • 3 changes


5h 23m • 3 changesWant 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 Part Dieu station via Renens VD station and Genève station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
Solothurn to Lyon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Solothurn station.
Solothurn to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
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The distance between Solothurn and Lyon is 262.3 km. The road distance is 328 km.
You can take a train from Solothurn to Lyon Part Dieu via Renens VD, Genève, and Bellegarde in around 5h 23m.