What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Solothurn?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Solothurn is to night train and train which costs SFr 45 - SFr 150 and takes 8h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Solothurn?

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Solothurn is to train and fly which takes 4h 28m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 440.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Solothurn?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Solothurn. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Solothurn via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB and Olten. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.

How far is it from Cologne to Solothurn?

The distance between Cologne and Solothurn is 565 km. The road distance is 553.4 km.

How do I travel from Cologne to Solothurn without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne to Solothurn without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 5h 24m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 270.

How long does it take to get from Cologne to Solothurn?

It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Cologne to Solothurn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Solothurn train from?

Cologne to Solothurn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Solothurn?

The best way to get from Cologne to Solothurn is to train via Mannheim which takes 5h 24m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 9m.

Where does the Cologne to Solothurn train arrive?

Cologne to Solothurn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Solothurn?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Solothurn is 553 km. It takes approximately 4h 46m to drive from Cologne to Solothurn.

How do I get a train ticket from Cologne to Solothurn?

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Where can I stay near Solothurn?

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Cologne to Solothurn - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Cologne to Solothurn by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Mannheim
best
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
5h 24m
CHF 81–265
Night train, train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Basel Sbbnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Moutiertrain Ic51
8h 52m
CHF 45–148
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln to Basel, Bahnhofbus Ivano-Frankivsk
7h 9m
Drive 553.4 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Solothurncar 553.4 km
4h 46m
CHF 90–129
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Moutiertrain Ic51
6h 7m
CHF 64–219
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Oltentrain
4h 28m
CHF 157–433
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Solothurntrain
4h 40m
CHF 129–308
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CGN - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Solothurntrain
5h 13m
CHF 93–281
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DUS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Solothurntrain
5h 38m
CHF 100–300

Cologne to Solothurn by train

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5h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 565.4 km
Duration: 5h 24m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Solothurn, Canton of Solothurn, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Solothurn via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, and Olten in around 5h 24m. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Köln to Basel, Bahnhof once daily, and the journey takes 5h 53m.

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