What is the cheapest way to get from Zurich to Solingen?

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Solingen is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 11h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Zurich to Solingen?

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Solingen is to fly and train which takes 4h 20m and costs €120 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Solingen?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Solingen. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Solingen Birkerstraße via Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Solingen?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Solingen. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Solingen Bahnhof Mitte via Basel SBB and Solingen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.

How far is it from Zurich to Solingen?

The distance between Zurich and Solingen is 615 km. The road distance is 559.2 km.

How do I travel from Zurich to Solingen without a car?

The best way to get from Zurich to Solingen without a car is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs €85 - €130.

How long does it take to get from Zurich to Solingen?

It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Zurich to Solingen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Solingen bus from?

Zurich to Solingen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Solingen train from?

Zurich to Solingen train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from Zürich HB station.

Train or bus from Zurich to Solingen?

The best way to get from Zurich to Solingen is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs €85 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 11h 28m.

Where does the Zurich to Solingen bus arrive?

Zurich to Solingen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leverkusen station.

Where does the Zurich to Solingen train arrive?

Zurich to Solingen train services, operated by SBB GmbH, arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Solingen?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Solingen is 559 km. It takes approximately 5h 37m to drive from Zurich to Solingen.

Where can I stay near Solingen?

There are 1903+ hotels available in Solingen.

Zurich to Solingen - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Zurich to Solingen by train, bus, night train, 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
best
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBIce / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Solingen Hbf43
6h 24m
€89–122
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to LeverkusenN11
11h 28m
€30–55
Night train
1. Take the night train from Zürich HB to Bonn-BeuelNj
10h 31m
€178–311
Drive 559.2 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Solingen559.2 km
5h 37m
€98–141
Train via Stuttgart
1. Take the train from Zürich Stadelhofen to SchaffhausenS9 / ...
2. Take the train from Schaffhausen to Hauptbahnhof87
3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Solingen Hbf42 / ...
8h 13m
€71–158
Fly Zurich Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)ZRH - CGN
2. Take the train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Solingen Hbf
3. Take the train from Solingen Hbf to Solingen Bahnhof Mitte
4h 34m
Fly Zurich Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)ZRH - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Solingen Mitte
5h 6m
Fly Zurich Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)ZRH - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
4h 20m
€120–292
Train to Basel, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)BSL - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
6h 23m
€165–401

Zurich to Solingen by train

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Distance: 615 km
Duration: 6h 24m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Solingen, Germany?

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Solingen Bahnhof Mitte via Basel SBB and Solingen Hbf in around 6h 24m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Leverkusen once daily. Tickets cost €30–55 and the journey takes 9h 55m.

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