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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Solothurn is to bus and train via Sofia which costs SFr 100 - SFr 160 and takes 35h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Solothurn is to fly and train which takes 5h 10m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 340.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Solothurn?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Solothurn. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Solothurn via Halkali, Bucuresti Nord, Ferencvaros, Budapest-Kelenfoeld and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 45m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Solothurn?

The distance between Istanbul and Solothurn is 1876 km. The road distance is 2202.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Solothurn without a car is to bus and train which takes 29h 55m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Istanbul to Solothurn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Solothurn train from?

Istanbul to Solothurn train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Solothurn?

Solothurn is 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 9:59 AM in Istanbul and 7:59 AM in Solothurn.

Where does the Istanbul to Solothurn train arrive?

Istanbul to Solothurn train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Bucharest station.

Can I drive from Istanbul to Solothurn?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Solothurn is 2202 km. It takes approximately 21h 55m to drive from Istanbul to Solothurn.

Where can I stay near Solothurn?

There are 308+ hotels available in Solothurn.

Istanbul to Solothurn - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus

There are 10 ways to get from Istanbul to Solothurn by plane, train, bus, night train, car, or car train

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

Fly Istanbul to Zurich Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)IST - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Solothurn
5h 10m
CHF 129–332
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Basel, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Basel (BSL)SAW - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Olten
3. Take the train from Olten to Solothurn
8h 17m
CHF 58–263
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munich
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Zurich Bus StationX06 / ...
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to SolothurnIc5 / ...
29h 55m
CHF 117–193
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharest
2. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Ferencvaros
3. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Zuerich HbRjx
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to SolothurnIc5 / ...
39h 45m
CHF 223–333
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Istanbul to Villach Hbf ARZ
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf ARZ to München Ost
3. Drive from München Ost to Solothurn
20h 22m
CHF 380–544
Fly Istanbul to Basel
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Basel (BSL)IST - BSL
5h 34m
CHF 121–370
Fly Istanbul to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)IST - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Renens VD
3. Take the train from Renens VD to Solothurn
6h 27m
CHF 144–331
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)SAW - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Solothurn
8h 3m
CHF 81–345
Bus, train via Sofia
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Zurich Limmatstrasse
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to SolothurnIc5 / ...
35h 44m
CHF 102–157
Drive 2,202.1 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Solothurn2,202.1 km
21h 55m
CHF 353–510

Istanbul to Solothurn by bus and train

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29h 55mAverage Duration

CHF 117Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,876 km
Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Solothurn, Canton of Solothurn, Switzerland?

Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa fly from Istanbul (IST) to Basel (BSL) 3 times a day.

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