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

The cheapest way to get from Solothurn to Bretten is to bus which costs €35 - €55 and takes 7h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Solothurn to Bretten is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs €45 - €75.

Is there a direct train between Solothurn and Bretten?

No, there is no direct train from Solothurn to Bretten. However, there are services departing from Solothurn and arriving at Bretten Stadtmitte via Olten, Basel SBB and Karlsruhe Bahnhofsvorplatz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.

How far is it from Solothurn to Bretten?

The distance between Solothurn and Bretten is 291 km. The road distance is 281.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Solothurn to Bretten without a car is to train and line 85457 train which takes 4h 24m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Solothurn to Bretten, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Solothurn to Bretten train from?

Solothurn to Bretten train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel SBB station.

Train or bus from Solothurn to Bretten?

The best way to get from Solothurn to Bretten is to train and line 85457 train which takes 4h 24m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 7h 44m.

Where does the Solothurn to Bretten train arrive?

Solothurn to Bretten train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Solothurn to Bretten?

Yes, the driving distance between Solothurn to Bretten is 281 km. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Solothurn to Bretten.

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

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Where can I stay near Bretten?

There are 823+ hotels available in Bretten.

Solothurn to Bretten - 4 ways to travel via train, line 85457 train, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Solothurn to Bretten by train, bus, car, or train (Trenitalia)

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

Train, line 85457 train
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof12 / ...
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Bahnhofsvorplatz to Bretten Stadtmitte85457 / ...
4h 24m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bern to Karlsruhe central train station122 / ...
7h 44m
€36–52
Drive 281.2 km
1. Drive from Solothurn to Bretten281.2 km
2h 37m
€50–71
Train
1. Take the train from Solothurn to Zürich HBIc5
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Karlsruhe HbfEc
5h 51m
€86–156

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 291.3 km
Duration: 4h 24m

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

You can take a train from Solothurn to Bretten Stadtmitte via Olten, Basel SBB, Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, and Karlsruhe Bahnhofsvorplatz in around 4h 24m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bern to Karlsruhe central train station twice daily. Tickets cost €24–35 and the journey takes 4h 35m.

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