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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Solothurn is to drive which costs SFr 85 - SFr 130 and takes 4h 44m.

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 23m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 290.

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 Hbf and arriving at Solothurn via Basel SBB and Olten. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.

How far is it from Cologne to Solothurn?

The distance between Cologne and Solothurn is 566 km. The road distance is 553.2 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 which takes 5h 21m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 280.

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

It takes approximately 5h 21m 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 Hbf station.

Train or fly from Cologne to Solothurn?

The best way to get from Cologne to Solothurn is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 280. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs SFr 90 - SFr 280 and takes 6h 57m.

Where does the Cologne to Solothurn train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Solothurn?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Solothurn is 553 km. It takes approximately 4h 44m 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?

There are 308+ hotels available in Solothurn.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Cologne to Solothurn by train, 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
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Basel SBB43 / ...
5h 21m
CHF 53–277
Night train
1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Basel SbbNj
7h 57m
CHF 61–283
Drive 553.2 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Solothurn553.2 km
4h 44m
CHF 90–130
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)FRA - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Olten
4h 37m
CHF 154–374
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt41
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBB20 / ...
6h 14m
CHF 79–189
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)FRA - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Solothurn
4h 23m
CHF 127–286
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)CGN - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Solothurn
4h 58m
CHF 96–234
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)DUS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Solothurn
5h 35m
CHF 96–280
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Basel (BSL)CGN - BSL
6h 57m
CHF 93–272

Cologne to Solothurn by train

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5h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 566.4 km
Duration: 5h 21m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Basel SBB every 4 hours. Tickets cost CHF 35–120 and the journey takes 3h 52m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Lufthansa, Eurowings, and three other airlines fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Basel (BSL) twice daily.

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