There are 5 ways to get from Basel to Canton of Solothurn by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Basel SBB to OltenIce / ...
29 minCHF 4–19Bus
- Take the bus from Basel to Olten Station
2hCHF 4–6Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Basel to Olten42.9 km
52 minCHF 4Drive 43 km
- Drive from Basel to Olten43 km
41 minCHF 7–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Basel to Olten43 km
41 minCHF 220–260
Basel to Canton of Solothurn by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Basel to Canton of Solothurn is to rideshare which costs SFr 4 and takes 52 min.
The fastest way to get from Basel to Canton of Solothurn is to train which takes 29 min and costs SFr 4 - SFr 19.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Basel and arriving at Olten Station station. Services depart twice a week, and operate Monday and Friday. The journey takes approximately 2h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Olten. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 29 min.
The distance between Basel and Canton of Solothurn is 38 km. The road distance is 43 km.
The best way to get from Basel to Canton of Solothurn without a car is to train which takes 29 min and costs SFr 4 - SFr 19.
The train from Basel SBB to Olten takes 29 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Basel to Canton of Solothurn bus services, operated by Gruppo Di Maio, depart from Basel station.
Basel to Canton of Solothurn train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.
The best way to get from Basel to Canton of Solothurn is to train which takes 29 min and costs SFr 4 - SFr 19. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 4 - SFr 6 and takes 2h.
What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Canton of Solothurn, Switzerland?
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Basel SBB to Olten hourly. Tickets cost CHF 11–19 and the journey takes 29 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Gruppo Di Maio operates a bus from Basel to Olten Station twice a week. Tickets cost CHF 4–6 and the journey takes 2h.
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- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Basel SBB to Olten
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 11–19
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +41 58 580 70 70
- info@sob.ch
- Website
- sob.ch
Train from Basel SBB to Olten
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- sob.ch
- Phone
- +49 (0) 7531 915109
- info@sbb-deutschland.de
- Website
- sbb-deutschland.de
Train from Basel SBB to Olten
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–6
- Schedules at
- sbb-deutschland.de
- Phone
- +39 0827 34 117
- info@gruppodimaio.it
- Website
- gruppodimaio.it
Bus from Basel to Olten Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–6
- Schedules at
- gruppodimaio.it
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Basel to Olten
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 4
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Estimated price
- CHF 220–260
Taxi-Zentrale AG Basel
- Phone
- +41 61 222 22 22
- Website
- taxi-zentrale.ch
Mini Cab AG
- Phone
- +41 61 777 77 77
- Website
- mini-cab.ch
33er Taxi AG
- Phone
- +41 61 333 33 33
- Website
- 33ertaxi.ch
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More Questions & Answers
Basel to Canton of Solothurn bus services, operated by Gruppo Di Maio, arrive at Olten Station.
Basel to Canton of Solothurn train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Olten station.
Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Canton of Solothurn is 43 km. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Basel to Canton of Solothurn.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Basel and Canton of Solothurn. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.




















