There are 11 ways to get from Linz to Solothurn by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Buchs
best- Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Buchs Sgtrain Rjx
- Take the train from Buchs Sg to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Solothurntrain Ic5 / ...
8h 52mCHF 109–195Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Linz Industriezeile to Bernbus FlixBus 1921
11h 52mCHF 56–86Drive 622.1 km
- Drive from Linz to Solothurncar 622.1 km
6h 25mCHF 105–151Fly Linz Airport to Basel
- Fly from Linz Airport (LNZ) to Basel (BSL)plane LNZ - BSL
8h 14mCHF 162–352Train
- Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx / ...
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Solothurntrain Ic5 / ...
8h 57mCHF 111–164Train via Bregenz
- Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Bregenz Riedenburgtrain
- Take the train from St. Margrethen SG to Zürich HBtrain Ec
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Solothurntrain Ic5 / ...
10h 5mCHF 169–261Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Basel
- Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Muenchen Osttrain
- Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Basel (BSL)plane MUC - BSL
7h 5mCHF 159–422Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
- Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Muenchen Osttrain
- Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MUC - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Solothurntrain
7h 22mCHF 151–374Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Basel
- Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Flughafen Wientrain
- Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Basel (BSL)plane VIE - BSL
6h 44mCHF 109–333Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
- Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Flughafen Wientrain
- Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane VIE - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Solothurntrain
6h 56mCHF 136–305Train to Graz Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
- Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Graz Hbftrain
- Fly from Graz Airport (GRZ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GRZ - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Solothurntrain
8h 46mCHF 214–477
Linz to Solothurn by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Linz to Solothurn is to bus which costs SFr 55 - SFr 90 and takes 11h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Linz to Solothurn is to drive which takes 6h 25m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 160.
No, there is no direct bus from Linz to Solothurn. However, there are services departing from Linz Industriezeile and arriving at Solothurn, Baseltor via Bern, Neufeld P+R and Bern, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Linz to Solothurn. However, there are services departing from Linz/Donau Hbf and arriving at Solothurn via Buchs Sg and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 52m.
The distance between Linz and Solothurn is 682 km. The road distance is 622.1 km.
The best way to get from Linz to Solothurn without a car is to train via Buchs which takes 8h 52m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 200.
It takes approximately 8h 52m to get from Linz to Solothurn, including transfers.
Linz to Solothurn bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Linz Industriezeile station.
Linz to Solothurn train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Linz/Donau Hbf station.
The best way to get from Linz to Solothurn is to train via Buchs which takes 8h 52m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 55 - SFr 90 and takes 11h 52m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 160 - SFr 360 and takes 8h 14m.
What companies run services between Linz, Austria and Solothurn, Canton of Solothurn, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Solothurn via Buchs Sg, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 8h 52m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Linz Industriezeile to Bern twice a week. Tickets cost CHF 50–85 and the journey takes 9h 50m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Linz Airport to Basel via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- CHF 180–550
Flights from Munich International Airport to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–480
Flights from Munich International Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 80–290
Flights from Munich International Airport to Zurich Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 75–310
Flights from Vienna International Airport to Basel via Munich International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 95–330
Flights from Vienna International Airport to Basel via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 95–330
Flights from Vienna International Airport to Zurich Airport via Munich International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 85–210
Flights from Graz Airport to Zurich Airport via Munich International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 120–700
Flights from Graz Airport to Zurich Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 130–450
- Phone
- +43 (0)5 1717
- Website
- Railjet
Train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Buchs Sg
- *
- CHF 65–95
Train from Buchs Sg to Zuerich Hb
- *
- CHF 19–28
Train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Zuerich Hb
- *
- CHF 80–120
Train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Flughafen Wien
- *
- CHF 30–45
Train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Flughafen Wien
- *
- CHF 30–45
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Linz Industriezeile to Bern
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–85
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Linz to Solothurn bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bern station.
Linz to Solothurn train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Buchs Sg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Linz to Solothurn is 622 km. It takes approximately 6h 25m to drive from Linz to Solothurn.
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