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

The cheapest way to get from Ghent to Solothurn is to train and bus which costs SFr 55 - SFr 110 and takes 11h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ghent to Solothurn is to drive and fly which takes 5h 17m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 310.

Is there a direct train between Ghent and Solothurn?

No, there is no direct train from Ghent to Solothurn. However, there are services departing from Gand-Saint-Pierre and arriving at Solothurn via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris l'Est, Strasbourg, Basel SBB and Olten. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.

How far is it from Ghent to Solothurn?

The distance between Ghent and Solothurn is 1018 km. The road distance is 655.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Ghent to Solothurn without a car is to train via Paris which takes 8h 42m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 380.

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

It takes approximately 8h 42m to get from Ghent to Solothurn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ghent to Solothurn train from?

Ghent to Solothurn train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Gand-Saint-Pierre station.

Train or bus from Ghent to Solothurn?

The best way to get from Ghent to Solothurn is to train via Paris which takes 8h 42m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 35m.

Where does the Ghent to Solothurn train arrive?

Ghent to Solothurn train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Ghent to Solothurn?

Yes, the driving distance between Ghent to Solothurn is 655 km. It takes approximately 6h 51m to drive from Ghent to Solothurn.

Where can I stay near Solothurn?

There are 323+ hotels available in Solothurn.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Ghent to Solothurn by train (Eurostar), bus, car, plane, train (TGV), 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 via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nordtrain
3. Take the train from Paris l'Est to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83 / ...
4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
8h 42m
CHF 150–373
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Baselbus
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Moutiertrain
11h 59m
CHF 55–110
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gent to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strassebus
10h 35m
Drive 655.1 km
1. Drive from Ghent to Solothurncar 655.1 km
6h 51m
CHF 104–149
Drive to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Basel
1. Drive from Ghent to Amsterdam-Schiphol-Airport-AMScar
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)plane AMS - BSL
5h 17m
CHF 114–307
Train
1. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Moutiertrain
9h 53m
CHF 141–280
Drive to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Drive from Ghent to Amsterdam-Schiphol-Airport-AMScar
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane AMS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Solothurntrain
5h 44m
CHF 158–353
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BRU - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Solothurntrain
6h 30m
CHF 119–250
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Basel (BSL)plane BRU - BSL
8h 8m
CHF 95–244
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BRU - GVA
3. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Renens VDtrain
4. Take the train from Renens VD to Solothurntrain
7h 43m
CHF 118–270

Ghent to Solothurn by train and foot

54Weekly Services

8h 42mAverage Duration

CHF 150Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,018 km
Duration: 8h 42m

What companies run services between Ghent, Belgium and Solothurn, Canton of Solothurn, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Solothurn via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord, Paris l'Est, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, Basel SBB, and Olten in around 8h 42m. Alternatively, Pistoia viaggi operates a bus from Gent to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse once a week, and the journey takes 9h 19m.

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