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

The cheapest way to get from Solothurn to Lugano is to train and bus which costs SFr 40 - SFr 100 and takes 5h.

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 40 - 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 266 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 80 - SFr 260.

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.

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?

There are 4548+ hotels available in Lugano.

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 84–251
Drive 248 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Solothurn to Luganocar 248 km
2h 40m
CHF 40–58
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Solothurn to Zürich HBtrain Ic5 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Cianibus RegioJet 22
5h
CHF 41–100
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 102–277
Train
1. Take the train from Olten to Luganotrain Ic21 / ...
4h 2m
CHF 76–231
Train #2
1. Take the train from Olten to Biascatrain Ir26
2. Take the train from Biasca to Luganotrain S10 / ...
5h 42m
CHF 69–121

Solothurn to Lugano by train

167Weekly Trains

3h 20mAverage Duration

CHF 84Cheapest Price

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Distance: 265.6 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.

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