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

The cheapest way to get from Solothurn to Essen is to bus which costs €50 - €120 and takes 14h 30m.

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 €100 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Solothurn and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Solothurn to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Solothurn, Baseltor and arriving at Essen central train station via Bern, Bahnhof, Bern and Dortmund central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 30m.

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 6h 45m.

How far is it from Solothurn to Essen?

The distance between Solothurn and Essen is 648 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 6h 45m and costs €60 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 6h 45m 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 FlixBus, depart from Bern 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, bus or fly from Solothurn to Essen?

The best way to get from Solothurn to Essen is to train which takes 6h 45m and costs €60 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €120 and takes 14h 30m, you could also fly, which costs €130 - €360 and takes 7h 1m.

Where does the Solothurn to Essen bus arrive?

Solothurn to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dortmund central bus 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 12m to drive from Solothurn to Essen.

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

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Where can I stay near Essen?

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Solothurn to Essen - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Solothurn to Essen by train, bus, 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
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Essen Hbf43
6h 45m
€63–170
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bern to Dortmund central bus stationN122
14h 30m
€54–113
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Olten to Basel DreispitzS3
2. Take the night train from Basel Bad Bf to Koeln HbfNj
3. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Essen HbfRe
10h 19m
€86–388
Drive 613 km
1. Drive from Solothurn to Essen613 km
5h 12m
€105–152
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
€104–296
Fly Basel to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)BSL - DUS
7h 1m
€136–353
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 Essen Hbf
5h 17m
€134–328
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Solothurn to Zürich Flughafen
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)ZRH - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbf
5h 31m
€113–325
Fly Basel to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)BSL - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbf
6h 38m
€166–395

Solothurn to Essen by train

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6h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 648 km
Duration: 6h 45m

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 €50–130 and the journey takes 4h 42m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bern to Dortmund central bus station 6 times a week. Tickets cost €45–100 and the journey takes 11h 20m.

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