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

The cheapest way to get from Solothurn to Lugano is to bus via Lugano which costs SFr 30 - SFr 50 and takes 7h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Solothurn to Lugano is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 60.

Is there a direct train between Solothurn and Lugano?

No, there is no direct train from Solothurn to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Solothurn and arriving at Lugano via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.

How far is it from Solothurn to Lugano?

The distance between Solothurn and Lugano is 265 km. The road distance is 248 km.

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

The best way to get from Solothurn to Lugano without a car is to train via Zurich which takes 3h 20m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Solothurn to Lugano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Solothurn to Lugano train from?

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

Train or bus from Solothurn to Lugano?

The best way to get from Solothurn to Lugano is to train via Zurich which takes 3h 20m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 24m.

Where does the Solothurn to Lugano train arrive?

Solothurn to Lugano train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from Solothurn to Lugano?

Yes, the driving distance between Solothurn to Lugano is 248 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Solothurn to Lugano.

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

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Where can I stay near Lugano?

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Solothurn to Lugano - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Solothurn to Lugano by train, bus, car, 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
1. Take the train from Solothurn to Zürich HBtrain Ic5 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain Ec / ...
3h 20m
CHF 59–107
Bus via Lugano
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Olten Station to Luganobus
7h 4m
CHF 32–48
Bus
1. Take the bus from Olten Gosgerstrasse to Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Cianibus MarinoBus 252 / ...
4h 24m
Drive 248 km
1. Drive from Solothurn to Luganocar 248 km
2h 40m
CHF 39–57
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Solothurn to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane ZRH - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
5h 20m
CHF 90–219
Train
1. Take the train from Olten to Luganotrain Ic21 / ...
4h 2m
CHF 56–103

Solothurn to Lugano by train

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3h 20mAverage Duration

CHF 59Cheapest Price

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Distance: 264.8 km
Duration: 3h 20m

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

You can take a train from Solothurn to Lugano via Zürich HB in around 3h 20m. Alternatively, Marino Autolinee operates a bus from Olten Gosgerstrasse to Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani once a week, and the journey takes 2h 50m.

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