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 €45 - €90 and takes 14h 35m.

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 - €310.

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 35m.

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 47m.

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 47m and costs €70 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 6h 47m 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 47m and costs €70 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €90 and takes 14h 35m, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €350 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, car, and plane

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

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 47m
€74–187
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bern to Dortmund central bus stationN122
14h 35m
€49–88
Drive 613 km
1. Drive from Solothurn to Essen613 km
5h 12m
€108–155
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
€104–306
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Frankfurt12 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbf41 / ...
7h 7m
€82–212
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbf43N
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Essen HbfRe
9h 58m
Fly Basel to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)BSL - DUS
7h 1m
€122–350
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 Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 to Essen Hbf
5h 30m
€109–295
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Solothurn to Renens VD
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Genève-Aéroport
3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)GVA - DUS
6h 24m
€158–405

Solothurn to Essen by train

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6h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 647.9 km
Duration: 6h 47m

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 3 times a day. Tickets cost €60–150 and the journey takes 4h 44m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bern to Dortmund central bus station once daily. Tickets cost €40–75 and the journey takes 11h 20m.

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