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 €90 - €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 33m and costs €120 - €290.

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 52m.

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 which takes 5h 52m and costs €50 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 52m 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 52m and costs €50 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 19m.

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 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, night train, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Solothurn to Cologne by train, bus, night train, car, train (Trenitalia), 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 Hbftrain 43 / ...
5h 52m
€52–187
Bus
1. Take the bus from Olten Gosgerstrasse to Strasbourg Interscambiobus MarinoBus 251* / ...
2. Take the bus from Strasbourg to Leverkusenbus N11
12h 19m
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
€70–315
Drive 554 km
1. Drive from Solothurn to Colognecar 554 km
4h 49m
€93–135
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
6h 4m
€65–227
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 41m
€91–260
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 33m
€120–288
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 31m
€106–302
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 54m
€143–352

Solothurn to Cologne by train

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Distance: 565.4 km
Duration: 5h 52m

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 every 3 hours. Tickets cost €40–130 and the journey takes 3h 49m. 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 19m.

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