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

The cheapest way to get from Solothurn to Cologne is to bus which costs €60 - €90 and takes 8h 12m.

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 40m and costs €110 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Solothurn and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Solothurn to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Basel, Bahnhof and arriving at Köln via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.

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 55m.

How far is it from Solothurn to Cologne?

The distance between Solothurn and Cologne is 567 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 55m and costs €90 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Solothurn to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Solothurn to Cologne bus from?

Solothurn to Cologne bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Basel, Bahnhof station.

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 Mannheim which takes 5h 55m and costs €90 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €90 and takes 8h 12m.

Where does the Solothurn to Cologne bus arrive?

Solothurn to Cologne bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Köln 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 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 - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Solothurn to Cologne by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, or plane

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Train via Mannheim
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 42 / ...
5h 55m
€95–237
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
8h 12m
€63–89
Drive 554 km
1. Drive from Solothurn to Colognecar 554 km
4h 49m
€100–144
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 40m
€113–260
Train
1. Take the train from Moutier to Basel SBBtrain Ic51 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
6h 29m
€101–273
Train #2
1. Take the train from Moutier to Basel SBBtrain Ic51 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bonn Hbftrain 43N
9h 41m
€110–219
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 16m
€121–311
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 52m
€160–335
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 29m
€165–463

Solothurn to Cologne by train

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Distance: 566.8 km
Duration: 5h 55m

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 55m. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Köln once daily. Tickets cost €48–52 and the journey takes 5h 53m.

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