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

The cheapest way to get from Solothurn to Leuven is to bus which costs €40 - €95 and takes 12h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Solothurn to Leuven is to train and fly which takes 4h 57m and costs €110 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Solothurn and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Solothurn to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Solothurn, Baseltor and arriving at Leuven Wijnpers via Bern, Bahnhof, Bern and Brussel Noord opstaphalte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Solothurn and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Solothurn to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Solothurn and arriving at Louvain via Olten, Basel SBB, Frankfurt and Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.

How far is it from Solothurn to Leuven?

The distance between Solothurn and Leuven is 602 km. The road distance is 594.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Solothurn to Leuven without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 8h 51m and costs €110 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Solothurn to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Solothurn to Leuven bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Solothurn to Leuven train from?

Solothurn to Leuven train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel SBB station.

Train, bus or fly from Solothurn to Leuven?

The best way to get from Solothurn to Leuven is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 8h 51m and costs €110 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €95 and takes 12h 36m, you could also fly, which costs €110 - €310 and takes 6h 57m.

Where does the Solothurn to Leuven bus arrive?

Solothurn to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

Where does the Solothurn to Leuven train arrive?

Solothurn to Leuven train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Solothurn to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Solothurn to Leuven is 595 km. It takes approximately 6h 15m to drive from Solothurn to Leuven.

Where can I stay near Leuven?

There are 1364+ hotels available in Leuven.

Solothurn to Leuven - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
best
1. Take the train from Solothurn to Zürich Flughafen
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Brussels Airport (BRU)ZRH - BRU
4h 57m
€119–274
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bern to Brussels-North train stationN506 / ...
12h 36m
€42–93
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Frankfurt12 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Liège, Guillemins Bf79
3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to LouvainIc / ...
8h 51m
€112–294
Drive 594.9 km
1. Drive from Solothurn to Leuven594.9 km
6h 15m
€104–150
Fly Basel to Brussels Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Brussels Airport (BRU)BSL - BRU
6h 57m
€112–305
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Brussels 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 Brussels Airport (BRU)GVA - BRU
6h 15m
€96–219
Fly Basel to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)BSL - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Louvain
7h 20m
€106–410
Train
1. Take the train from Biel/Bienne to Delle
2. Take the train from Belfort-Montbeliard Tgv to LuxembourgTgv
3. Take the train from Luxembourg to Liège-GuilleminsIc
4. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to LouvainIc / ...
11h 40m
€140–394
Bus via Basel
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse to Brussels-North Station
13h 38m

Solothurn to Leuven by train

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8h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 602.3 km
Duration: 4h 57m

What companies run services between Solothurn, Canton of Solothurn, Switzerland and Leuven, Belgium?

You can take a train from Solothurn to Louvain via Olten, Basel SBB, Frankfurt, and Liège-Guillemins in around 8h 51m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bern to Brussels-North train station once daily. Tickets cost €35–85 and the journey takes 9h 10m.

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