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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Solothurn is to bus which costs SFr 17 - SFr 35 and takes 6h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Solothurn is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 75.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Solothurn?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Solothurn. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at Solothurn, Baseltor via Bern, Neufeld P+R and Bern, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Solothurn?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Solothurn. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Solothurn via Genève and Lausanne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.

How far is it from Lyon to Solothurn?

The distance between Lyon and Solothurn is 351 km. The road distance is 306.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Solothurn without a car is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Lyon to Solothurn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Solothurn bus from?

Lyon to Solothurn bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon station.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Solothurn train from?

Lyon to Solothurn train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Train or bus from Lyon to Solothurn?

The best way to get from Lyon to Solothurn is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 17 - SFr 35 and takes 6h 35m.

Where does the Lyon to Solothurn bus arrive?

Lyon to Solothurn bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bern station.

Where does the Lyon to Solothurn train arrive?

Lyon to Solothurn train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Geneve station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Solothurn?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Solothurn is 306 km. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Lyon to Solothurn.

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

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Where can I stay near Solothurn?

There are 310+ hotels available in Solothurn.

Lyon to Solothurn - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Lyon to Solothurn by train (TGV), bus, car, train, or plane

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 Lyon Part Dieu to GeneveTer
2. Take the train from Genève to LausanneIc1 / ...
3. Take the train from Lausanne to SolothurnIc5
4h 29m
CHF 65–155
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon to BernN106 / ...
6h 35m
CHF 17–33
Drive 306.3 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Solothurn306.3 km
4h 6m
CHF 50–72
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)GVA - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Solothurn
5h 55m
CHF 133–373

Lyon to Solothurn by train

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4h 29mAverage Duration

CHF 65Cheapest Price

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Distance: 351.3 km
Duration: 4h 29m

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

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Solothurn via Genève and Lausanne in around 4h 29m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lyon to Bern every 4 hours. Tickets cost CHF 16–28 and the journey takes 4h 30m. Two other operators also service this route.

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