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

The cheapest way to get from Solothurn to Karlsruhe is to bus which costs €28 - €45 and takes 6h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Solothurn to Karlsruhe is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs €45 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Solothurn and Karlsruhe?

No, there is no direct bus from Solothurn to Karlsruhe station. However, there are services departing from Solothurn, Baseltor and arriving at Karlsruhe central train station via Bern, Bahnhof and Bern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Solothurn and Karlsruhe?

No, there is no direct train from Solothurn to Karlsruhe. However, there are services departing from Solothurn and arriving at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof via Olten and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.

How far is it from Solothurn to Karlsruhe?

The distance between Solothurn and Karlsruhe is 266 km. The road distance is 258.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Solothurn to Karlsruhe without a car is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs €40 - €95.

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

It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Solothurn to Karlsruhe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Solothurn to Karlsruhe bus from?

Solothurn to Karlsruhe bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bern station.

Where do I catch the Solothurn to Karlsruhe train from?

Solothurn to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Olten station.

Train or bus from Solothurn to Karlsruhe?

The best way to get from Solothurn to Karlsruhe is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs €40 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €45 and takes 6h 40m.

Where does the Solothurn to Karlsruhe bus arrive?

Solothurn to Karlsruhe bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Karlsruhe central train station.

Where does the Solothurn to Karlsruhe train arrive?

Solothurn to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Solothurn to Karlsruhe?

Yes, the driving distance between Solothurn to Karlsruhe is 259 km. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Solothurn to Karlsruhe.

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

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Solothurn to Karlsruhe - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Solothurn to Karlsruhe by train (Trenitalia), bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Olten to Basel SBBS3 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof20 / ...
3h 14m
€41–93
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bern to Karlsruhe central train station122 / ...
6h 40m
€28–40
Drive 258.9 km
1. Drive from Solothurn to Karlsruhe258.9 km
2h 19m
€45–65

Solothurn to Karlsruhe by train

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3h 14mAverage Duration

€41Cheapest Price

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Distance: 266 km
Duration: 3h 14m

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

You can take a train from Solothurn to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof via Olten and Basel SBB in around 3h 14m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bern to Karlsruhe central train station twice daily. Tickets cost €24–35 and the journey takes 4h 35m.

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