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

The cheapest way to get from Solothurn to Bilbao is to bus which costs €70 - €140 and takes 19h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Solothurn to Bilbao is to train and fly which takes 5h 27m and costs €85 - €270.

Is there a direct train between Solothurn and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct train from Solothurn to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Solothurn and arriving at Bilbao-Abando via Renens VD, Geneve, Lyon Part Dieu and Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 35m.

How far is it from Solothurn to Bilbao?

The distance between Solothurn and Bilbao is 1118 km. The road distance is 1135.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Solothurn to Bilbao without a car is to bus which takes 19h 34m and costs €70 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Solothurn to Bilbao, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Solothurn to Bilbao train from?

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

Train or bus from Solothurn to Bilbao?

The best way to get from Solothurn to Bilbao is to bus which takes 19h 34m and costs €70 - €140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €150 - €300 and takes 19h 35m.

Where does the Solothurn to Bilbao train arrive?

Solothurn to Bilbao train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Renens VD station.

Can I drive from Solothurn to Bilbao?

Yes, the driving distance between Solothurn to Bilbao is 1135 km. It takes approximately 12h 29m to drive from Solothurn to Bilbao.

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

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Where can I stay near Bilbao?

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

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

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

Train to Zurich Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Solothurn to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane ZRH - BIO
5h 27m
€88–263
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bern to Bilbaobus FlixBus N1149 / ...
19h 34m
€70–138
Train
1. Take the train from Solothurn to Renens VDtrain Ic5
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
3. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
4. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Santstrain
5. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Bilbao-Abandotrain Alv
19h 35m
€155–294
Drive 1,135.2 km
1. Drive from Solothurn to Bilbaocar 1,135.2 km
12h 29m
€193–278
Train, train to Basel, fly
1. Take the train from Solothurn to Oltentrain
2. Take the train from Olten to Basel SBBtrain
3. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane BSL - BIO
6h 3m
€77–248
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Solothurn to Renens VDtrain
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Genève-Aéroporttrain
3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane GVA - BIO
6h 30m
€110–291

Solothurn to Bilbao by train and bus

15Weekly Services

19h 34mAverage Duration

€70Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,118.4 km
Duration: 5h 27m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Bern to Bilbao once daily. Tickets cost €50–110 and the journey takes 17h 50m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Solothurn to Bilbao-Abando via Renens VD, Geneve, Lyon Part Dieu, and Barcelona-Sants in around 19h 35m.

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