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Compare train for Zurich to Solothurn
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Solothurn among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $34 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 24m. 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 $34, while a train costs an average of $34.
Distance: 48 miles (78 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$34 Average price Cheapest | $74 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 24m Average total duration Fastest 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 13m 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.
Other travel options to Solothurn take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 44m.
The journey is about 19m faster (54m by train vs 1h 13m by car) and roughly $40 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($34 vs $74). 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 Zurich to Solothurn
How to get from Zurich to Solothurn by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zurich to Solothurn is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- IC 5 516 | 51610:04 AM0h54Zurich HB10:58 AMSolothurn station$351One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- IC 5 516 | 51610:04 AM0h54Zurich HB10:58 AMSolothurn station$351One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- IC 5 516 | 51610:04 AM0h54Zurich HB10:58 AMSolothurn station$351One-way0 transfers
Other options
- RE 48 4915 | 4915 · IC 5 516 | 5169:48 AM1h10Zürich Oerlikon10:58 AMSolothurn station$361One-way1 transfer
- S 9 18937 | 18937 · IR 55 1766 | 176610:16 AM1h09Zürich Oerlikon11:25 AMSolothurn station$371One-way1 transfer
- S 5 18537 | 18537 · IR 55 1766 | 176610:16 AM1h09Zurich Altstetten11:25 AMSolothurn station$371One-way1 transfer
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Travel to Solothurn easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Zurich to Solothurn.
Other travel options to Solothurn take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 44m.
- Around 24 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Solothurn as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Solothurn station.
- Travel with SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Solothurn by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Solothurn by bus.
- 8 direct trains per day with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
- 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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