There are 7 ways to get from Solothurn to Genoa by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, 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 via Zurich
best- Take the train from Solothurn to Zürich HBtrain Ic5
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovannitrain Ec
- Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centraletrain S11
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Genova Brignoletrain Ic
7h 51m€132–406Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bern to Genoabus FlixBus N506
9h 26m€37–64Drive 462.4 km
- Drive from Solothurn to Genoacar 462.4 km
4h 56m€81–117Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
- Take the train from Solothurn to Zürich Flughafentrain
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane ZRH - MXP
- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Genova Brignoletrain
6h 27m€124–342Train
- Take the train from Olten to Luganotrain Ec / ...
- Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Genova Brignoletrain Ic
8h 8m€129–380Train #2
- Take the train from Olten to Locarnotrain
- Take the train from Locarno to Monzatrain
- Take the train from Monza to Genova Brignoletrain
12h 6m€98–166Train, train to Basel, fly to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport
- Take the train from Solothurn to Oltentrain
- Take the train from Olten to Basel SBBtrain
- Fly from Basel (BSL) to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA)plane BSL - GOA
7h 32m€101–348
Solothurn to Genoa by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Solothurn to Genoa is to bus which costs €35 - €65 and takes 9h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Solothurn to Genoa is to drive which takes 4h 56m and costs €80 - €120.
No, there is no direct bus from Solothurn to Genoa. However, there are services departing from Solothurn, Baseltor and arriving at Genoa via Bern, Hauptbahnhof and Bern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Solothurn to Genoa. However, there are services departing from Solothurn and arriving at Genova Brignole via Zürich HB, Como S. Giovanni and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.
The distance between Solothurn and Genoa is 483 km. The road distance is 462.4 km.
The best way to get from Solothurn to Genoa without a car is to train via Zurich which takes 7h 51m and costs €130 - €410.
It takes approximately 7h 51m to get from Solothurn to Genoa, including transfers.
Solothurn to Genoa bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bern station.
Solothurn to Genoa train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Solothurn station.
The best way to get from Solothurn to Genoa is to train via Zurich which takes 7h 51m and costs €130 - €410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 9h 26m.
What companies run services between Solothurn, Canton of Solothurn, Switzerland and Genoa, Italy?
You can take a train from Solothurn to Genova Brignole via Zürich HB, Como S. Giovanni, and Milano Centrale in around 7h 51m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bern to Genoa once daily. Tickets cost €35–60 and the journey takes 7h 25m.
- Website
- ita-airways.com
Flights from Zurich Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–310
Flights from Basel to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €160–270
Train from Solothurn to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €30–95
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €70–220
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–50
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Solothurn to Zürich Flughafen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–110
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Olten to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €75–220
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Lugano to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–80
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Solothurn to Olten
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €12–35
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Olten to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €13–40
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bern to Genoa
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Solothurn to Genoa bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Genoa station.
Solothurn to Genoa train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.
Yes, the driving distance between Solothurn to Genoa is 462 km. It takes approximately 4h 56m to drive from Solothurn to Genoa.
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