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Compare train for Solothurn to Basel
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Solothurn to Basel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €28 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 17m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €28, while a train costs an average of €28.
Distance: 24 miles (39 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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€28 Average price Cheapest | €57 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 17m Average total duration Fastest 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from Solothurn to Basel, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
The journey is about 11m faster (47m by train vs 58m by car) and roughly €29 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€28 vs €57). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
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How to get from Solothurn to Basel by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Solothurn to Basel is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

7:33 AM 0h56 Solothurn 8:29 AM Basel €24 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest

7:33 AM 0h56 Solothurn 8:29 AM Basel €24 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

10:01 AM 0h54 Solothurn 10:55 AM Basel €36 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options

8:01 AM 0h59 Solothurn 9:00 AM Basel €38 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Solothurn and Basel as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Solothurn station and arrive in Basel SBB.
- Travel with SBB to go to Basel by train.
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