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

The cheapest way to get from Dortmund to Solothurn is to bus which costs SFr 35 - SFr 55 and takes 12h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dortmund to Solothurn is to drive which takes 5h 15m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 140.

Is there a direct bus between Dortmund and Solothurn?

No, there is no direct bus from Dortmund station to Solothurn. However, there are services departing from Dortmund central bus station and arriving at Solothurn, Baseltor via Bern, Neufeld P+R and Bern, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Dortmund and Solothurn?

No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Solothurn. However, there are services departing from Dortmund Hbf and arriving at Solothurn via Basel SBB and Olten. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.

How far is it from Dortmund to Solothurn?

The distance between Dortmund and Solothurn is 661 km. The road distance is 606.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Dortmund to Solothurn without a car is to train which takes 6h 41m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 160.

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

It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Dortmund to Solothurn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dortmund to Solothurn bus from?

Dortmund to Solothurn bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dortmund central bus station.

Where do I catch the Dortmund to Solothurn train from?

Dortmund to Solothurn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dortmund Hbf station.

Train or bus from Dortmund to Solothurn?

The best way to get from Dortmund to Solothurn is to train which takes 6h 41m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 55 and takes 12h 40m.

Where does the Dortmund to Solothurn bus arrive?

Dortmund to Solothurn bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bern station.

Where does the Dortmund to Solothurn train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dortmund to Solothurn?

Yes, the driving distance between Dortmund to Solothurn is 607 km. It takes approximately 5h 15m to drive from Dortmund to Solothurn.

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

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Where can I stay near Solothurn?

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Dortmund to Solothurn - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Dortmund to Solothurn by train, bus, 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 Dortmund Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 43
6h 41m
CHF 68–160
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Bernbus N122
12h 40m
CHF 38–54
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain Re
2. Take the bus from Köln to Basel, Bahnhofbus Ivano-Frankivsk
10h 5m
Drive 606.7 km
1. Drive from Dortmund to Solothurncar 606.7 km
5h 15m
CHF 95–137
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DUS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Solothurntrain
5h 46m
CHF 92–275
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Solothurntrain
5h 47m
CHF 116–287
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
6h 1m
CHF 142–341
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Basel (BSL)plane DUS - BSL
7h 35m
CHF 113–279
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Köln Hbftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CGN - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Solothurntrain
6h 16m
CHF 96–301

Dortmund to Solothurn by train

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6h 41mAverage Duration

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Distance: 661.5 km
Duration: 6h 41m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Dortmund Hbf to Basel SBB every 4 hours. Tickets cost CHF 55–130 and the journey takes 5h 12m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dortmund central bus station to Bern 5 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 35–50 and the journey takes 10h 35m.

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