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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Solothurn is to train via Cologne which costs SFr 80 - SFr 190 and takes 11h 18m.

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 14m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 140.

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 4m.

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 4m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 310.

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

It takes approximately 6h 4m 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.

Train, bus or fly from Essen to Solothurn?

The best way to get from Essen to Solothurn is to train which takes 6h 4m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 14m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 120 - SFr 380 and takes 6h 51m.

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 14m 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 128+ hotels available in Solothurn.

Essen to Solothurn - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Essen 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 Essen Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 43
6h 4m
CHF 113–303
Train via Cologne
cheapest
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutztrain Re
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz to Basel SBBtrain
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Moutiertrain
11h 18m
CHF 83–187
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dusseldorf Central Bus Station to Basel, Bahnhofbus Ivano-Frankivsk
9h 14m
Drive 613 km
1. Drive from Essen to Solothurncar 613 km
5h 14m
CHF 97–141
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 33m
CHF 103–315
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 20m
CHF 180–478
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Basel (BSL)plane DUS - BSL
6h 51m
CHF 126–380
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
6h 6m
CHF 111–323
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane DUS - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Renens VDtrain
3. Take the train from Renens VD to Solothurntrain
7h
CHF 153–410
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)plane AMS - BSL
7h 3m
CHF 119–400

Essen to Solothurn by train

48Weekly Trains

6h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 649.2 km
Duration: 6h 4m

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 95–230 and the journey takes 4h 48m. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Dusseldorf Central Bus Station to Basel, Bahnhof once daily, and the journey takes 6h 18m.

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