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How to get fromBasel to Canton of Solothurnby train, bus, rideshare, car or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Basel to Canton of Solothurn by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Basel SBB to OltentrainIce / ...
    29 min
    CHF 4–19
  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Basel to Olten Stationbus
    2h
    CHF 4–6
  3. Rideshare

    1. Take the rideshare from Basel to Oltenrideshare42.9 km
    52 min
    CHF 4
  4. Drive 43 km

    1. Drive from Basel to Oltencar43 km
    41 min
    CHF 7–11
  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Basel to Oltentaxi43 km
    41 min
    CHF 220–260

Basel to Canton of Solothurn by train

Calendar227Weekly Trains
Duration29 minAverage Duration
TicketCHF 4Cheapest Price
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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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