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

The cheapest way to get from Solothurn to Cologne is to train via Olten which costs €50 - €180 and takes 6h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Solothurn to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 4h 34m and costs €120 - €300.

Is there a direct train between Solothurn and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Solothurn to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Solothurn and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Olten and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.

How far is it from Solothurn to Cologne?

The distance between Solothurn and Cologne is 566 km. The road distance is 554 km.

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

The best way to get from Solothurn to Cologne without a car is to train via Olten which takes 6h 11m and costs €50 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Solothurn to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Solothurn to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Solothurn to Cologne?

The best way to get from Solothurn to Cologne is to train via Olten which takes 6h 11m and costs €50 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 12m.

Where does the Solothurn to Cologne train arrive?

Solothurn to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.

Can I drive from Solothurn to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Solothurn to Cologne is 554 km. It takes approximately 4h 49m to drive from Solothurn to Cologne.

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Solothurn to Cologne - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Solothurn to Cologne by train, bus, night train, car, 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 via Olten
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 43
6h 11m
€53–180
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
8h 12m
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Moutier to Basel SBBtrain Ic51 / ...
2. Take the night train from Basel Bad Bf to Koeln Hbfnighttrain Nj
9h 16m
€70–324
Drive 554 km
1. Drive from Solothurn to Colognecar 554 km
4h 49m
€95–137
Train
1. Take the train from Moutier to Basel SBBtrain Ic51 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
6h 29m
€68–201
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Solothurn to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
4h 39m
€91–258
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Solothurn to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
4h 34m
€123–291
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Solothurn to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
5h 30m
€101–300
Train, train to Basel, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Solothurn to Oltentrain
2. Take the train from Olten to Basel SBBtrain
3. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
6h 11m
€157–380

Solothurn to Cologne by train

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6h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 565.6 km
Duration: 6h 11m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Basel SBB to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf twice a week. Tickets cost €40–140 and the journey takes 3h 52m. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Köln once daily, and the journey takes 5h 53m.

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