There are 3 ways to get from Basel Airport (BSL) to Solothurn by train, bus or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Line 3 train, train • 1 h 43 min
$39 - $69
Cheapest option
Bus, train • 2 h 2 min
$20 - $40
1 alternative option
Drive • 50 min
$10 - $15
Questions & Answers
No, there is no direct train from Basel Airport (BSL) to Solothurn. However, there are services departing from St-Louis-la-Chaussee and arriving at Solothurn via Basel SBB and Olten. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1 h 43 min.
The distance between Basel Airport (BSL) and Solothurn is 44 km. The road distance is 76.6 km.
The best way to get from Basel Airport (BSL) to Solothurn without a car is to line 3 train and train which takes 1 h 43 min and costs .
It takes approximately 1 h 43 min to get from Basel Airport (BSL) to Solothurn, including transfers.
Basel Airport (BSL) to Solothurn train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel Airport (BSL) to Solothurn train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), arrive at Solothurn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Basel Airport (BSL) to Solothurn is 77 km. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Basel Airport (BSL) to Solothurn.
There are 140+ hotels available in Solothurn. Prices start at $75 USD per night.
- Distance: 27.2 miles
- Duration: 1 h 43 min
What companies run services between Basel Airport (BSL), France and Solothurn, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Basel Airport (BSL) to Solothurn via Basel SBB and Olten in around 1 h 43 min.
The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs. Swiss Railways codeshares with American Airlines and Swiss International Air Lines out of Zurich International Airport.
Contact Details
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Basel SBB to Olten
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $19 - $35
- Website
- fahrplan.sbb.ch
- Schedules at
- fahrplan.sbb.ch
Train from Olten to Solothurn
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10 - $18
- Website
- fahrplan.sbb.ch
- Schedules at
- fahrplan.sbb.ch
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves over 1400 destinations, in 26 countries including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands, Croatia, Spain, and across Scandinavia and central and eastern Europe. Founded in 2012, Flixbus’ extensive network connects cities with approximately 200,000 trips, with buses often departing every 30 minutes. One of the most affordable ways to get around Europe (and expanding soon into the US), a Flixbus journey is cost-effective, well-connected, comfortable and safe.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Basel EuroAirport to Olten
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 15 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2 - $5
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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