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

The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Solothurn is to drive which costs SFr 40 - SFr 60 and takes 2h 39m.

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 39m 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 2h 54m.

How far is it from Lugano to Solothurn?

The distance between Lugano and Solothurn is 249 km. The road distance is 247.4 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 2h 54m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 230.

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

It takes approximately 2h 54m 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.

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 39m 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 325+ hotels available in Solothurn.

Lugano to Solothurn - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Lugano to Solothurn by train (Trenitalia), bus, train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lugano to Oltentrain Ic21 / ...
2h 54m
CHF 58–230
Drive 247.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Lugano to Solothurncar 247.4 km
2h 39m
CHF 40–58
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani to Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquaibus RegioJet 22
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Solothurntrain Ic5 / ...
4h 34m
CHF 41–104
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MXP - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Solothurntrain
5h 26m
CHF 101–277
Train via Zurich
1. Take the train from Lugano to Zürich HBtrain Ic2 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Solothurntrain Ic5 / ...
3h 7m
CHF 85–246
Train via Biasca
1. Take the train from Lugano to Biascatrain S10 / ...
2. Take the train from Biasca to Oltentrain Ir26
5h 24m
CHF 70–125

Lugano to Solothurn by train

76Weekly Trains

2h 54mAverage Duration

CHF 58Cheapest Price

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Distance: 248.8 km
Duration: 2h 54m

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 65–200 and the journey takes 2h 26m. Trenitalia EuroCity also services this route once daily.

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