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

The cheapest way to get from Solothurn to Karlsruhe is to drive which costs €40 - €65 and takes 2h 20m.

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 20m and costs €40 - €65.

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 16m.

How far is it from Solothurn to Karlsruhe?

The distance between Solothurn and Karlsruhe is 266 km. The road distance is 258 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 16m and costs €35 - €95.

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

It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Solothurn to Karlsruhe, including transfers.

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 16m and costs €35 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 22m.

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 258 km. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Solothurn to Karlsruhe.

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

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Where can I stay near 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 SBBtrain S3 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
3h 16m
€39–92
Bus
1. Take the bus from Olten Gosgerstrasse to Strasbourg Interscambiobus MarinoBus 251* / ...
2. Take the bus from Strasbourg to Karlsruhe central train stationbus 108 / ...
6h 22m
Drive 258 km
1. Drive from Solothurn to Karlsruhecar 258 km
2h 20m
€45–65

Solothurn to Karlsruhe by train

193Weekly Trains

3h 16mAverage Duration

€39Cheapest Price

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Distance: 266 km
Duration: 3h 16m

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 16m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Solothurn to Karlsruhe central train station via Olten, Olten Gosgerstrasse, and Strasbourg in around 6h 22m.

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