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

The cheapest way to get from Solothurn to Cologne is to drive which costs €95 - €140 and takes 4h 49m.

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 31m and costs €120 - €330.

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 Hbf via Olten, Basel SBB and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.

How far is it from Solothurn to Cologne?

The distance between Solothurn and Cologne is 565 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 Mannheim which takes 5h 39m and costs €60 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 5h 39m 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, bus or fly from Solothurn to Cologne?

The best way to get from Solothurn to Cologne is to train via Mannheim which takes 5h 39m and costs €60 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 18m, you could also fly, which costs €110 - €290 and takes 7h 37m.

Where does the Solothurn to Cologne train arrive?

Solothurn to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof 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.

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

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Solothurn to Cologne - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Solothurn to Cologne by train (Trenitalia), bus, train, 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 Mannheim
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
5h 39m
€61–280
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
5h 52m
€53–190
Bus
1. Take the bus from Olten Gosgerstrasse to Strasbourg Interscambiobus MarinoBus 251* / ...
2. Take the bus from Strasbourg to Leverkusenbus N11
12h 18m
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Olten to Basel Dreispitztrain S3
2. Take the night train from Basel Bad Bf to Koeln Hbfnighttrain Nj
9h 1m
€71–317
Drive 554 km
1. Drive from Solothurn to Colognecar 554 km
4h 49m
€96–139
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 36m
€98–251
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 31m
€124–321
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Solothurn to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
5h 37m
€109–305
Fly Basel to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BSL - CGN
7h 37m
€110–285
Train to Basel, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Olten to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
5h 52m
€156–365

Solothurn to Cologne by train

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5h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 565.4 km
Duration: 5h 39m

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

You can take a train from Solothurn to Köln Hbf via Olten, Basel SBB, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Solothurn to Köln Heumarkt via Olten, Olten Gosgerstrasse, Strasbourg, Leverkusen, and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf in around 12h 18m.

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