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 €85 - €150 and takes 19h 16m.

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 41m and costs €95 - €290.

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, Bourg En Bresse, Lyon Part Dieu and Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 59m.

How far is it from Solothurn to Bilbao?

The distance between Solothurn and Bilbao is 1117 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 16m and costs €85 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 41m 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 16m and costs €85 - €150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €190 - €400 and takes 19h 59m.

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 28m 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?

There are 1645+ hotels available in Bilbao.

Solothurn to Bilbao - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Solothurn to Bilbao by train, plane, bus, train (Trenitalia, TGV, 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 41m
€95–284
Train, train to Basel, fly
cheapest
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 1m
€82–258
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bern to Bilbaobus BlaBlaCar Bus
19h 16m
€89–145
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 Bourg En Bressetrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Bourg En Bresse to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
5. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Santstrain
6. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Bilbao-Abandotrain Alv
19h 59m
€196–398
Drive 1,135.2 km
1. Drive from Solothurn to Bilbaocar 1,135.2 km
12h 28m
€198–286
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 44m
€113–295
Bus via Fribourg
1. Take the bus from Fribourg to Bilbaobus FlixBus N1156
22h 3m
€118–171

Solothurn to Bilbao by train and bus

12Weekly Services

19h 16mAverage Duration

€89Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Solothurn to Bilbao.

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Distance: 1,117.1 km
Duration: 5h 41m

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

BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Bern to Bilbao once daily. Tickets cost €70–100 and the journey takes 17h 30m. FlixBus also services this route 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Solothurn to Bilbao-Abando via Renens VD, Geneve, Bourg En Bresse, Lyon Part Dieu, and Barcelona-Sants in around 19h 59m.

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