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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Solothurn is to drive which costs SFr 95 - SFr 150 and takes 5h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Solothurn is to drive which takes 5h 15m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 150.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Solothurn?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Solothurn. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Solothurn via Basel SBB and Olten. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.

How far is it from Essen to Solothurn?

The distance between Essen and Solothurn is 649 km. The road distance is 613 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Solothurn without a car is to train which takes 6h 17m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 220.

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

It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Essen to Solothurn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Solothurn train from?

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

Where does the Essen to Solothurn train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Solothurn?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Solothurn is 613 km. It takes approximately 5h 15m to drive from Essen to Solothurn.

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

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Where can I stay near Solothurn?

There are 304+ hotels available in Solothurn.

Essen to Solothurn - 8 ways to travel via train, night train, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Essen 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 Essen Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 43
6h 17m
CHF 97–213
Train, night train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain Re
2. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Basel Sbbnighttrain Nj
10h 17m
CHF 70–351
Drive 613 km
1. Drive from Essen to Solothurncar 613 km
5h 15m
CHF 100–144
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DUS - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Solothurntrain
5h 21m
CHF 95–285
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
5h 33m
CHF 155–359
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Basel (BSL)plane DUS - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Oltentrain
4. Take the train from Olten to Solothurntrain
7h 10m
CHF 128–311
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CGN - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Solothurntrain
5h 47m
CHF 102–282
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)plane AMS - BSL
8h 3m
CHF 118–366

Essen to Solothurn by train

45Weekly Trains

6h 17mAverage Duration

CHF 97Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Essen to Solothurn.

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Distance: 648.8 km
Duration: 6h 17m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Basel SBB every 4 hours. Tickets cost CHF 80–180 and the journey takes 4h 48m.

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