What is the cheapest way to get from France to Solingen?

The cheapest way to get from France to Solingen is to bus which costs €40 - €65 and takes 9h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from France to Solingen?

The fastest way to get from France to Solingen is to drive which takes 4h 56m and costs €75 - €120.

Is there a direct train between France and Solingen?

No, there is no direct train from France to Solingen. However, there are services departing from Cité and arriving at Solingen Bahnhof Mitte via Paris Nord, Koeln Hbf and Solingen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.

How far is it from France to Solingen?

The distance between France and Solingen is 565 km. The road distance is 510.4 km.

How do I travel from France to Solingen without a car?

The best way to get from France to Solingen without a car is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs €50 - €200.

How long does it take to get from France to Solingen?

It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from France to Solingen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the France to Solingen train from?

France to Solingen train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Paris Nord station.

Train or bus from France to Solingen?

The best way to get from France to Solingen is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs €50 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €65 and takes 9h 50m.

Where does the France to Solingen train arrive?

France to Solingen train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Koeln Hbf station.

Can I drive from France to Solingen?

Yes, the driving distance between France to Solingen is 510 km. It takes approximately 4h 56m to drive from France to Solingen.

Where can I stay near Solingen?

There are 1938+ hotels available in Solingen.

France to Solingen - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from France to Solingen by train (Eurostar), bus, car, plane, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train (Eurostar)
best
1. Take the train from Paris Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Thalys
5h 28m
€54–194
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Leverkusenbus N74 / ...
9h 50m
€42–62
Drive 510.4 km
1. Drive from Paris to Solingencar 510.4 km
4h 56m
€78–112
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane CDG - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Solingen Mittetrain
5h 22m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Paris Nord to Köln Hbftrain Tha
2. Take the bus from Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf to Solingen Gr.-Wilh.-Pl.bus Sb25
7h 4m
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LYS - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Solingen Mittetrain
5h 35m
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Strasbourg to Karlsruhe Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FRA - DUS
6h 9m
€124–236
Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
3. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
7h 16m
€125–279
Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
3. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
7h 45m
€125–268

France to Solingen by subway and train (Eurostar)

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5h 28mAverage Duration

€54Cheapest Price

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Distance: 565 km
Duration: 5h 28m

What companies run services between France and Solingen, Germany?

Eurostar operates a train from Paris Nord to Koeln Hbf 5 times a day. Tickets cost €45–180 and the journey takes 3h 20m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Leverkusen once daily. Tickets cost €40–60 and the journey takes 7h 5m. FlixBus-eu also services this route once daily.

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