There are 5 ways to get from Como to Solothurn by bus, train, train (Trenitalia), 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.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Como to ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquaibus
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Solothurntrain Ic5 / ...
3h 10mCHF 83–121Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Como Grandate to Olten Stationbus
6h 28mCHF 35–52Train via Zurich
- Take the train from Como S.Giovanni to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Solothurntrain Ic5 / ...
3h 50mCHF 75–137Drive 278.6 km
- Drive from Como to Solothurncar 278.6 km
3h 2mCHF 47–68Train
- Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Bellinzonatrain S10 / ...
- Take the train from Bellinzona to Oltentrain Ic21 / ...
4h 12mCHF 42–185
Como to Solothurn by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Como to Solothurn is to bus which costs SFr 35 - SFr 55 and takes 6h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Como to Solothurn is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 70.
No, there is no direct bus from Como to Solothurn station. However, there are services departing from Como Grandate and arriving at Olten Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Como to Solothurn. However, there are services departing from Como S.Giovanni and arriving at Solothurn via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
The distance between Como and Solothurn is 355 km. The road distance is 278.6 km.
The best way to get from Como to Solothurn without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 10m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 130.
It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Como to Solothurn, including transfers.
Como to Solothurn bus services, operated by Gruppo Di Maio, depart from Como Grandate station.
Como to Solothurn train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Como S.Giovanni station.
The best way to get from Como to Solothurn is to train via Zurich which takes 3h 50m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 55 and takes 6h 28m.
What companies run services between Como, Italy and Solothurn, Canton of Solothurn, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Como S.Giovanni to Solothurn via Zuerich Hb and Zürich HB in around 3h 50m. Alternatively, Gruppo Di Maio operates a bus from Como Grandate to Olten Station twice a week. Tickets cost CHF 24–35 and the journey takes 6h.
Train from Zürich HB to Solothurn
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–50
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Solothurn
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–50
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Bellinzona
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 18–30
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Bellinzona to Olten
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 65–110
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Como S.Giovanni to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–90
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- CHF 60–90
- 2nd Class
- CHF 45–60
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Bellinzona
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 18–60
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- CHF 40–60
- 2nd Class
- CHF 18–24
Train from Bellinzona to Olten
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 27–45
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- CHF 27–40
- 2nd Class
- CHF 30–45
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Bellinzona
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–6
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +41 58 580 70 70
- Website
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Train from Bellinzona to Olten
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–70
- Schedules at
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
- Phone
- +39 0362 185 0590
- info@onebus.it
- Website
- Onebus
Bus from Como to ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–75
- Website
- Onebus
- Phone
- +39 0827 34 117
- info@gruppodimaio.it
- Website
- gruppodimaio.it
Bus from Como Grandate to Olten Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 24–35
- Schedules at
- gruppodimaio.it
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Booking & Getting There
Como to Solothurn bus services, operated by Gruppo Di Maio, arrive at Olten Station.
Como to Solothurn train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.
Yes, the driving distance between Como to Solothurn is 279 km. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Como to Solothurn.
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