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

The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Solothurn is to bus via Lugano which costs SFr 30 - SFr 50 and takes 5h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lugano to Solothurn is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 60.

Is there a direct train between Lugano and Solothurn?

No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Solothurn. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Solothurn via Olten. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.

How far is it from Lugano to Solothurn?

The distance between Lugano and Solothurn is 249 km. The road distance is 247.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Lugano to Solothurn without a car is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Lugano to Solothurn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Solothurn train from?

Lugano to Solothurn train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.

Train or bus from Lugano to Solothurn?

The best way to get from Lugano to Solothurn is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 28m.

Where does the Lugano to Solothurn train arrive?

Lugano to Solothurn train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Olten station.

Can I drive from Lugano to Solothurn?

Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Solothurn is 247 km. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Lugano to Solothurn.

How do I get a train ticket from Lugano to Solothurn?

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Where can I stay near Solothurn?

There are 310+ hotels available in Solothurn.

Lugano to Solothurn - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Lugano to Solothurn by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, 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
best
1. Take the train from Lugano to OltenIc21 / ...
3h 9m
CHF 58–108
Bus via Lugano
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lugano to Olten Station
5h 43m
CHF 33–49
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani to Olten GosgerstrasseMarinoBus 251* / ...
3h 28m
Drive 247.3 km
1. Drive from Lugano to Solothurn247.3 km
2h 38m
CHF 41–58
Train via Zurich
1. Take the train from Lugano to Zürich HBEc / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to SolothurnIc5 / ...
4h 11m
CHF 64–118

Lugano to Solothurn by train

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3h 9mAverage Duration

CHF 58Cheapest Price

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Distance: 248.8 km
Duration: 3h 9m

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

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Lugano to Olten every 3 hours. Tickets cost CHF 50–80 and the journey takes 2h 26m. Trenitalia EuroCity also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Marino Autolinee S.p.A. operates a bus from Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani to Olten Gosgerstrasse twice a week, and the journey takes 2h 45m.

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