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Compare train for Solothurn to Zurich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Solothurn to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $41 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 28m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $41, while a train costs an average of $41.
Distance: 48 miles (78 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$41 Average price Cheapest | $73 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 28m Average total duration Fastest 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Solothurn to Zurich
Compare the available ways to get from Solothurn to Zurich, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
The journey is about 21m faster (58m by train vs 1h 19m by car) and roughly $32 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($41 vs $73). 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.
Travel optionsfrom Solothurn to Zurich
How to get from Solothurn to Zurich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Solothurn to Zurich is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
IR 55 1763 | 17638:33 AM 0h57 Solothurn station 9:30 AM Zurich HB $37 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
IR 55 1763 | 17638:33 AM 0h57 Solothurn station 9:30 AM Zurich HB $37 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
IC 5 513 | 5139:01 AM 0h55 Solothurn station 9:56 AM Zurich HB $37 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
IR 55 1763 | 1763 · IC 1 709 | 7098:33 AM 1h09 Solothurn station 9:42 AM Zürich Oerlikon $38 1 One-way 1 transfer
IC 5 513 | 513 · RE 48 4916 | 49169:01 AM 1h09 Solothurn station 10:10 AM Zürich Oerlikon $38 1 One-way 1 transfer
IC 5 515 | 51510:01 AM 0h55 Solothurn station 10:56 AM Zurich HB $38 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 26 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Solothurn and Zurich as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Solothurn station and arrive in Zurich HB.
- Travel with SBB to go to Zurich by train.
- 8 direct trains per day with SBB.
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