The cheapest and fastest trains from Solothurn to Basel
Cheapest price
£20
Average price
£24
Fastest journey
55 m
Average duration
1 h 4 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
39 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Solothurn to Basel is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Solothurn to Basel will cost around £24 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £20.
Of the 4 trains that leave Solothurn for Basel every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 39 km distance in an average of 1 h 4 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 55 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 12 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.








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Solothurn to Basel train times
The table below shows live departures for Solothurn to Basel trains for today, Friday 7 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 06:34 Solothurn | 0h58 | 07:32 Basel | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:34 Solothurn | 0h58 | 08:32 Basel | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Solothurn to Basel
Trains from Solothurn to Basel run on average 8 times per day, taking around 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 39 km distance in 55m.
Distance 39 km |
Average train duration 47m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 55m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:45 |
Train companies: SBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) from Solothurn to Basel trainsSBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) trains will get you between Solothurn and Basel from £18. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Solothurn to Basel train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Solothurn to Basel by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Basel, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Solothurn and Basel
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Hauptstrasse.
- Restaurant Baseltor
- Restaurant Salzhaus
- Outside the main entrance.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Ambassador
- Hotel Roter Turm
- Hotel an der Aare
- Located in the main hall
- 120 places, covered
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for regional and S-Bahn trains
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: S-Bahn S8, S9
- Regional trains
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access via Schwarzwaldallee.
- Restaurant Les Gareçons
- Restaurant Bahn Kantine
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Alexander
- Hotel Wettstein
- Hotel Balade
- Located in the main hall
- 330 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-4 for trains to Germany
- Hall 2: platforms 5-8 for regional trains within Switzerland
- Tram: Line 2, Line 6
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Centralbahnstrasse.
- Restaurant Da Roberto
- Brasserie Bahnhof Basel
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Hotel Victoria
- Hotel Schweizerhof Basel
- GAIA Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 800 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for Swiss domestic trains
- Hall 2: platform 6-10 for international trains
- Hall 3: shopping and services area
- Tram: Line 1, Line 2, Line 8, Line 10, Line 11
- Bus: Several lines available
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