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 44m.

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 11m and costs €120 - €310.

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 35m.

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 35m and costs €60 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 5h 35m 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.

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 44m to drive from Solothurn to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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

There are 9 ways to get from Solothurn to Cologne by train (Trenitalia), 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, Hauptbahnhof20 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf43 / ...
5h 35m
€61–280
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbf43 / ...
5h 49m
€48–190
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Olten to Basel DreispitzS3
2. Take the night train from Basel Bad Bf to Koeln HbfNj
9h 5m
€71–317
Drive 554 km
1. Drive from Solothurn to Cologne554 km
4h 44m
€96–138
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Solothurn to Zürich Flughafen
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)ZRH - CGN
4h 36m
€103–252
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Solothurn to Zürich Flughafen
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)ZRH - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf
4h 11m
€124–305
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Solothurn to Zürich Flughafen
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)ZRH - DUS
5h 30m
€108–299
Train, train to Basel, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Solothurn to Olten
2. Take the train from Olten to Basel SBB
3. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)BSL - DUS
4. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbf
7h 16m
€140–359
Train to Basel, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Olten to Basel SBB
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)BSL - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf
5h 32m
€156–395

Solothurn to Cologne by train

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5h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 565.4 km
Duration: 5h 35m

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 35m.

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