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 €50 - €95 and takes 12h 20m.

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 19m and costs €130 - €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 and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.

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 which takes 5h 54m and costs €45 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 54m 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 which takes 5h 54m and costs €45 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €95 and takes 12h 20m.

Where does the Solothurn to Cologne train arrive?

Solothurn to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf 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, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Solothurn to Cologne by train, bus, 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
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbf43 / ...
5h 54m
€49–187
Bus
1. Take the bus from Olten Gosgerstrasse to Strasbourg InterscambioMarinoBus 251 / ...
2. Take the bus from Strasbourg to LeverkusenN11
12h 20m
€54–90
Drive 554 km
1. Drive from Solothurn to Cologne554 km
4h 44m
€97–140
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
€103–258
Train via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf43
5h 55m
€69–167
Train via Solothurn
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbf43N
8h 47m
€124–207
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 19m
€132–306
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Solothurn to Zürich Flughafen
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)ZRH - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
5h 22m
€106–299
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 40m
€160–402

Solothurn to Cologne by train

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5h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 565.6 km
Duration: 5h 54m

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 Hbf 5 times a day. Tickets cost €35–110 and the journey takes 3h 51m. Österreichische Bundesbahnen also services this route once daily. 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 20m.

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