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

The cheapest way to get from Solothurn to Lugano is to bus which costs SFr 30 - SFr 45 and takes 4h 7m.

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 39m 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 18m.

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 18m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 18m 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 18m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 45 and takes 4h 7m.

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 39m 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 HBIc5
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to LuganoIc2 / ...
3h 18m
CHF 64–118
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Olten Gosgerstrasse to Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo CianiMarinoBus 252 / ...
4h 7m
CHF 32–45
Drive 248 km
1. Drive from Solothurn to Lugano248 km
2h 39m
CHF 41–59
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Solothurn to Zürich Flughafen
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)ZRH - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Lugano
5h 21m
CHF 92–232
Train
1. Take the train from Olten to LuganoIc21 / ...
3h 45m
CHF 51–101
Bus via Lugano
1. Take the bus from Olten Station to Lugano
6h 47m
CHF 32–51

Solothurn to Lugano by train

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3h 18mAverage Duration

CHF 64Cheapest Price

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Distance: 265 km
Duration: 3h 18m

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 18m. Alternatively, Marino Autolinee S.p.A. operates a bus from Olten Gosgerstrasse to Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani once a week. Tickets cost CHF 21–29 and the journey takes 2h 50m.

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