There are 3 ways to get from Basel Airport (BSL) to Solothurn by train 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
Train, line 26 train, line 5 train • 1 h 29 min
$40 - $70
Cheapest option
Train • 2 h 53 min
$32 - $57
1 alternative option
Drive • 50 min
$10 - $15
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 29 min.
- Phone
- +33 9 70 60 99 70
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from St-Louis-la-Chaussee to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10 - $17
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Basel SBB to Olten
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $19 - $35
- Website
- fahrplan.sbb.ch
- Schedules at
- fahrplan.sbb.ch
Train from Olten to Solothurn
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10 - $18
- Website
- fahrplan.sbb.ch
- Schedules at
- fahrplan.sbb.ch
Train from Basel SBB to Moutier
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22 - $40
- Website
- fahrplan.sbb.ch
- Schedules at
- fahrplan.sbb.ch
Train from Moutier to Solothurn West
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6 - $12
- Website
- fahrplan.sbb.ch
- Schedules at
- fahrplan.sbb.ch
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How far is it from Basel Airport (BSL) to Solothurn?
The distance between Basel Airport (BSL) and Solothurn is 44 km. The road distance is 77 km.
What is the cheapest way to get from Basel Airport (BSL) to Solothurn?
The cheapest way to get from Basel Airport (BSL) to Solothurn is to drive which costs 8€ - 12€ and takes 50 min.
What is the fastest way to get from Basel Airport (BSL) to Solothurn?
The quickest way to get from Basel Airport (BSL) to Solothurn is to drive which takes 50 min and costs 8€ - 12€.
Is there a direct train between Basel Airport (BSL) and Solothurn?
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 29 min.
How long does it take to get from Basel Airport (BSL) to Solothurn?
It takes approximately 1 h 29 min to get from Basel Airport (BSL) to Solothurn, including transfers.