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

The cheapest way to get from Solothurn to Essen is to train and bus which costs €60 - €95 and takes 12h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Solothurn to Essen?

The fastest way to get from Solothurn to Essen is to train and fly which takes 5h and costs €110 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Solothurn and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Solothurn to Essen. However, there are services departing from Basel, Bahnhof and arriving at Südviertel, Essen via Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Solothurn and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Solothurn to Essen. However, there are services departing from Solothurn and arriving at Essen Hbf via Olten and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.

How far is it from Solothurn to Essen?

The distance between Solothurn and Essen is 649 km. The road distance is 613 km.

How do I travel from Solothurn to Essen without a car?

The best way to get from Solothurn to Essen without a car is to train which takes 7h 1m and costs €110 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 7h 1m to get from Solothurn to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Solothurn to Essen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Solothurn to Essen train from?

Solothurn to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel SBB station.

Train or bus from Solothurn to Essen?

The best way to get from Solothurn to Essen is to train which takes 7h 1m and costs €110 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 6m.

Where does the Solothurn to Essen bus arrive?

Solothurn to Essen bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Köln station.

Where does the Solothurn to Essen train arrive?

Solothurn to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Solothurn to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Solothurn to Essen is 613 km. It takes approximately 5h 17m to drive from Solothurn to Essen.

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

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There are 9 ways to get from Solothurn to Essen by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Essen Hbftrain 43
7h 1m
€114–245
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Moutier to Basel SBBtrain Ext
2. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Leverkusenbus
3. Take the train from Leverkusen Mitte to Essen Hbftrain Re
12h 14m
€60–95
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Südviertel, Essenbus Mykolayiv
10h 6m
Drive 613 km
1. Drive from Solothurn to Essencar 613 km
5h 17m
€110–159
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
€118–274
Train, train to Basel, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Solothurn to Oltentrain
2. Take the train from Olten to Basel SBBtrain
3. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BSL - DUS
4. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Essen Hbftrain
7h 12m
€109–283
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Solothurn to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain
5h 42m
€120–263
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Solothurn to Renens VDtrain
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Genève-Aéroporttrain
3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane GVA - DUS
6h 18m
€162–377
Fly Basel to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
6h 41m
€180–426

Solothurn to Essen by train

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Distance: 649.3 km
Duration: 7h 1m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Basel SBB to Essen Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €100–210 and the journey takes 4h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Solothurn to Südviertel, Essen via Olten, Basel SBB, Basel, Bahnhof, Köln, Köln Hbf, Köln Ehrenfeld Bf Ehrenfeld, and Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis in around 10h 6m.

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