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Kunstmuseum Solothurn
Solothurn’s main art museum, showing Swiss art from several centuries in a refined historic setting beside the old town.
Cheapest price
£20
Average price
£23
Fastest journey
59 m
Average duration
1 h 3 m
Trains per day
17
Distance
78 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Solothurn is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich to Solothurn will cost around £23 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £20.
Of the 17 trains that leave Zurich for Solothurn 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 78 km distance in an average of 1 h 3 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 59 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 6 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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IR 35 2360 | 2360 · IC 5 10514 | 10514
IC 5 10514 | 10514
IR 35 2362 | 2362 · IC 5 10516 | 10516
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IR 35 2362 | 2362 · IC 5 10516 | 10516
IR 35 2360 | 2360 · IC 5 10514 | 10514
IR 35 2360 | 2360 · IC 5 10514 | 10514
IR 35 2362 | 2362 · IC 5 10516 | 10516
IR 55 1762 | 1762The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Solothurn trains for today, Saturday 15 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
S 8 18819 | 18819 · IC 5 508 | 508 | 5:30 Zürich Oerlikon | 1h28 | 6:58 Solothurn station | 1 change | |
S 14 19418 | 19418 · IR 35 2354 | 2354 · IC 5 508 | 508 | 5:43 Zürich Oerlikon | 1h15 | 6:58 Solothurn station | 2 changes | |
IC 5 508 | 508 | 5:46 Zurich HB | 1h12 | 6:58 Solothurn station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 35 2354 | 2354 · IC 5 508 | 508 | 5:53 Zurich HB | 1h05 | 6:58 Solothurn station | 1 change | |
IR 35 2354 | 2354 · IC 5 508 | 508 | 5:59 Zurich Altstetten | 0h59 | 6:58 Solothurn station | 1 change | |
IR 35 2353 | 2353 · IR 55 1758 | 1758 | 6:00 Zurich Altstetten | 1h25 | 7:25 Solothurn station | 1 change | |
S 7 18721 | 18721 · IR 55 1758 | 1758 | 6:03 Zürich Oerlikon | 1h22 | 7:25 Solothurn station | 1 change | |
S 11 19120 | 19120 · IR 16 2158 | 2158 · IR 55 1758 | 1758 | 6:05 Zurich Altstetten | 1h20 | 7:25 Solothurn station | 2 changes | |
S 15 19523 | 19523 · IC 5 10510 | 10510 | 6:31 Zürich Oerlikon | 1h27 | 7:58 Solothurn station | 1 change | |
S 14 19422 | 19422 · IR 35 2356 | 2356 · IC 5 10510 | 10510 | 6:43 Zürich Oerlikon | 1h15 | 7:58 Solothurn station | 2 changes | |
IR 35 2356 | 2356 · IC 5 10510 | 10510 | 6:59 Zurich Altstetten | 0h59 | 7:58 Solothurn station | 1 change | |
S 7 18725 | 18725 · IR 55 1760 | 1760 | 7:03 Zürich Oerlikon | 1h22 | 8:25 Solothurn station | 1 change | |
S 14 19425 | 19425 · IR 55 1760 | 1760 | 7:05 Zurich Altstetten | 1h20 | 8:25 Solothurn station | 1 change | |
S 15 19527 | 19527 · IC 5 10512 | 10512 | 7:31 Zürich Oerlikon | 1h27 | 8:58 Solothurn station | 1 change | |
S 14 19426 | 19426 · IR 35 2358 | 2358 · IC 5 10512 | 10512 | 7:43 Zürich Oerlikon | 1h15 | 8:58 Solothurn station | 2 changes | |
IC 5 10512 | 10512 | 7:46 Zurich HB | 1h12 | 8:58 Solothurn station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 35 2358 | 2358 · IC 5 10512 | 10512 | 7:53 Zurich HB | 1h05 | 8:58 Solothurn station | 1 change | |
IR 35 2358 | 2358 · IC 5 10512 | 10512 | 7:59 Zurich Altstetten | 0h59 | 8:58 Solothurn station | 1 change | |
S 7 18729 | 18729 · IR 55 1762 | 1762 | 8:03 Zürich Oerlikon | 1h22 | 9:25 Solothurn station | 1 change | |
S 14 19429 | 19429 · IR 55 1762 | 1762 | 8:05 Zurich Altstetten | 1h20 | 9:25 Solothurn station | 1 change | |
IR 55 1762 | 1762 | 8:19 Zurich HB | 1h06 | 9:25 Solothurn station | 0 changesdirect | |
S 15 19531 | 19531 · IC 5 10514 | 10514 | 8:31 Zürich Oerlikon | 1h27 | 9:58 Solothurn station | 1 change | |
S 14 19430 | 19430 · IR 35 2360 | 2360 · IC 5 10514 | 10514 | 8:43 Zürich Oerlikon | 1h15 | 9:58 Solothurn station | 2 changes | |
IC 5 10514 | 10514 | 8:46 Zurich HB | 1h12 | 9:58 Solothurn station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 35 2360 | 2360 · IC 5 10514 | 10514 | 8:53 Zurich HB | 1h05 | 9:58 Solothurn station | 1 change | |
IR 35 2360 | 2360 · IC 5 10514 | 10514 | 8:59 Zurich Altstetten | 0h59 | 9:58 Solothurn station | 1 change | |
S 7 18733 | 18733 · IR 55 1764 | 1764 | 9:03 Zürich Oerlikon | 1h22 | 10:25 Solothurn station | 1 change | |
S 14 19433 | 19433 · IR 55 1764 | 1764 | 9:05 Zurich Altstetten | 1h20 | 10:25 Solothurn station | 1 change | |
IR 55 1764 | 1764 | 9:19 Zurich HB | 1h06 | 10:25 Solothurn station | 0 changesdirect | |
S 15 19535 | 19535 · IC 5 10516 | 10516 | 9:31 Zürich Oerlikon | 1h27 | 10:58 Solothurn station | 1 change | |
S 14 19434 | 19434 · IR 35 2362 | 2362 · IC 5 10516 | 10516 | 9:43 Zürich Oerlikon | 1h15 | 10:58 Solothurn station | 2 changes | |
IC 5 10516 | 10516 | 9:46 Zurich HB | 1h12 | 10:58 Solothurn station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 35 2362 | 2362 · IC 5 10516 | 10516 | 9:53 Zurich HB | 1h05 | 10:58 Solothurn station | 1 change | |
IR 35 2362 | 2362 · IC 5 10516 | 10516 | 9:59 Zurich Altstetten | 0h59 | 10:58 Solothurn station | 1 change | |
S 7 18737 | 18737 · IR 55 1766 | 1766 | 10:03 Zürich Oerlikon | 1h22 | 11:25 Solothurn station | 1 change | |
S 14 19437 | 19437 · IR 55 1766 | 1766 | 10:05 Zurich Altstetten | 1h20 | 11:25 Solothurn station | 1 change | |
IR 55 1766 | 1766 | 10:19 Zurich HB | 1h06 | 11:25 Solothurn station | 0 changesdirect | |
S 15 19539 | 19539 · IC 5 10518 | 10518 | 10:31 Zürich Oerlikon | 1h27 | 11:58 Solothurn station | 1 change | |
S 14 19438 | 19438 · IR 35 2364 | 2364 · IC 5 10518 | 10518 | 10:43 Zürich Oerlikon | 1h15 | 11:58 Solothurn station | 2 changes | |
IC 5 10518 | 10518 | 10:46 Zurich HB | 1h12 | 11:58 Solothurn station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 35 2364 | 2364 · IC 5 10518 | 10518 | 10:53 Zurich HB | 1h05 | 11:58 Solothurn station | 1 change | |
IR 35 2364 | 2364 · IC 5 10518 | 10518 | 10:59 Zurich Altstetten | 0h59 | 11:58 Solothurn station | 1 change | |
S 7 18741 | 18741 · IR 55 1768 | 1768 | 11:03 Zürich Oerlikon | 1h22 | 12:25 Solothurn station | 1 change | |
S 14 19441 | 19441 · IR 55 1768 | 1768 | 11:05 Zurich Altstetten | 1h20 | 12:25 Solothurn station | 1 change | |
IR 55 1768 | 1768 | 11:19 Zurich HB | 1h06 | 12:25 Solothurn station | 0 changesdirect | |
S 15 19543 | 19543 · IC 5 10520 | 10520 | 11:31 Zürich Oerlikon | 1h27 | 12:58 Solothurn station | 1 change | |
S 14 19442 | 19442 · IR 35 2366 | 2366 · IC 5 10520 | 10520 | 11:43 Zürich Oerlikon | 1h15 | 12:58 Solothurn station | 2 changes | |
IC 5 10520 | 10520 | 11:46 Zurich HB | 1h12 | 12:58 Solothurn station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 35 2366 | 2366 · IC 5 10520 | 10520 | 11:53 Zurich HB | 1h05 | 12:58 Solothurn station | 1 change | |
IR 35 2366 | 2366 · IC 5 10520 | 10520 | 11:59 Zurich Altstetten | 0h59 | 12:58 Solothurn station | 1 change | |
S 7 18745 | 18745 · IR 55 1770 | 1770 | 12:03 Zürich Oerlikon | 1h22 | 13:25 Solothurn station | 1 change | |
S 14 19445 | 19445 · IR 55 1770 | 1770 | 12:05 Zurich Altstetten | 1h20 | 13:25 Solothurn station | 1 change | |
IR 55 1770 | 1770 | 12:19 Zurich HB | 1h06 | 13:25 Solothurn station | 0 changesdirect | |
S 15 19547 | 19547 · IC 5 10522 | 10522 | 12:31 Zürich Oerlikon | 1h27 | 13:58 Solothurn station | 1 change | |
S 14 19446 | 19446 · IR 35 2368 | 2368 · IC 5 10522 | 10522 | 12:43 Zürich Oerlikon | 1h15 | 13:58 Solothurn station | 2 changes | |
IC 5 10522 | 10522 | 12:46 Zurich HB | 1h12 | 13:58 Solothurn station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 35 2368 | 2368 · IC 5 10522 | 10522 | 12:53 Zurich HB | 1h05 | 13:58 Solothurn station | 1 change | |
IR 35 2368 | 2368 · IC 5 10522 | 10522 | 12:59 Zurich Altstetten | 0h59 | 13:58 Solothurn station | 1 change | |
S 7 18749 | 18749 · IR 55 1772 | 1772 | 13:03 Zürich Oerlikon | 1h22 | 14:25 Solothurn station | 1 change | |
S 14 19449 | 19449 · IR 55 1772 | 1772 | 13:05 Zurich Altstetten | 1h20 | 14:25 Solothurn station | 1 change | |
IR 55 1772 | 1772 | 13:19 Zurich HB | 1h06 | 14:25 Solothurn station | 0 changesdirect | |
S 15 19551 | 19551 · IC 5 10524 | 10524 | 13:31 Zürich Oerlikon | 1h27 | 14:58 Solothurn station | 1 change | |
S 14 19450 | 19450 · IR 35 2370 | 2370 · IC 5 10524 | 10524 | 13:43 Zürich Oerlikon | 1h15 | 14:58 Solothurn station | 2 changes | |
IC 5 10524 | 10524 | 13:46 Zurich HB | 1h12 | 14:58 Solothurn station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 35 2370 | 2370 · IC 5 10524 | 10524 | 13:53 Zurich HB | 1h05 | 14:58 Solothurn station | 1 change | |
IR 35 2370 | 2370 · IC 5 10524 | 10524 | 13:59 Zurich Altstetten | 0h59 | 14:58 Solothurn station | 1 change | |
S 14 19453 | 19453 · IR 55 1774 | 1774 | 14:05 Zurich Altstetten | 1h20 | 15:25 Solothurn station | 1 change | |
S 7 18765 | 18765 · IR 55 1780 | 1780 | 17:03 Zürich Oerlikon | 1h22 | 18:25 Solothurn station | 1 change | |
S 14 19465 | 19465 · IR 55 1780 | 1780 | 17:05 Zurich Altstetten | 1h20 | 18:25 Solothurn station | 1 change | |
IR 55 1780 | 1780 | 17:19 Zurich HB | 1h06 | 18:25 Solothurn station | 0 changesdirect | |
S 15 19567 | 19567 · IC 5 10532 | 10532 | 17:31 Zürich Oerlikon | 1h27 | 18:58 Solothurn station | 1 change | |
S 14 19466 | 19466 · IR 35 2378 | 2378 · IC 5 10532 | 10532 | 17:43 Zürich Oerlikon | 1h15 | 18:58 Solothurn station | 2 changes | |
IC 5 10532 | 10532 | 17:46 Zurich HB | 1h12 | 18:58 Solothurn station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 35 2378 | 2378 · IC 5 10532 | 10532 | 17:53 Zurich HB | 1h05 | 18:58 Solothurn station | 1 change | |
IR 35 2378 | 2378 · IC 5 10532 | 10532 | 17:59 Zurich Altstetten | 0h59 | 18:58 Solothurn station | 1 change | |
S 7 18769 | 18769 · IR 55 1782 | 1782 | 18:03 Zürich Oerlikon | 1h22 | 19:25 Solothurn station | 1 change | |
S 14 19469 | 19469 · IR 55 1782 | 1782 | 18:05 Zurich Altstetten | 1h20 | 19:25 Solothurn station | 1 change | |
IR 55 1782 | 1782 | 18:19 Zurich HB | 1h06 | 19:25 Solothurn station | 0 changesdirect | |
S 15 19571 | 19571 · IC 5 10534 | 10534 | 18:31 Zürich Oerlikon | 1h27 | 19:58 Solothurn station | 1 change | |
S 14 19470 | 19470 · IR 35 2380 | 2380 · IC 5 10534 | 10534 | 18:43 Zürich Oerlikon | 1h15 | 19:58 Solothurn station | 2 changes | |
IC 5 10534 | 10534 | 18:46 Zurich HB | 1h12 | 19:58 Solothurn station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 35 2380 | 2380 · IC 5 10534 | 10534 | 18:53 Zurich HB | 1h05 | 19:58 Solothurn station | 1 change | |
IR 35 2380 | 2380 · IC 5 10534 | 10534 | 18:59 Zurich Altstetten | 0h59 | 19:58 Solothurn station | 1 change | |
S 14 19473 | 19473 · IR 55 1784 | 1784 | 19:05 Zurich Altstetten | 1h20 | 20:25 Solothurn station | 1 change | |
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Trains from Zurich to Solothurn run on average 24 times per day, taking around 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £21 if you book in advance.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:51. The fastest train covers the 78 km distance in 54m.
Distance 78 km |
Average train duration 54m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Trains per day 24 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 54m |
First train 0:02 |
Last train 23:51 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 21 days |
Discover the best of Solothurn — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Solothurn trip today.
Solothurn’s main art museum, showing Swiss art from several centuries in a refined historic setting beside the old town.
Large armoury museum with historic weapons, uniforms and military objects, offering an unusual perspective on Swiss history.
Museum in Blumenstein Palace presenting Solothurn’s history, art and domestic culture through well-curated period rooms and exhibits.
Car-free old town of baroque facades, fountains and arcades; ideal for wandering, shopping and absorbing Solothurn’s historic atmosphere.
Central square framed by major civic and religious buildings; a practical meeting point and excellent place to observe city life.
Riverside promenade along the Aare with open views, benches and an easy walking route close to the historic centre.
A rustic potato dish from Solothurn and Bern, made with potatoes and flour, then pan-fried until crisp. A traditional farmhouse staple in the region.
A local white wine from the Solothurn area, typically crisp and fresh. It reflects the canton’s long wine-growing tradition along the Jura foothills.
A regional red wine, often made from Pinot Noir grapes grown around Bucheggberg and nearby slopes. It is a classic local food pairing.
Refined dining in Solothurn’s old town with seasonal cuisine and an elegant setting. Suitable for a higher-end meal with Swiss and modern influences.
Traditional old-town restaurant known for Swiss dishes and a historic atmosphere. Good choice for regional classics in central Solothurn.
Established venue with a polished brasserie feel, serving seasonal Swiss and European cooking near Solothurn’s historic centre.
Solothurn is costly by European standards. Hotels, restaurant meals and local transport are pricier than in nearby France or Germany, though quality is high.
Service is usually included. Round up bills or leave 5-10% for excellent service. In cafés and taxis, rounding up to the next franc is common.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich to Solothurn 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 Solothurn, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Zurich to Solothurn trains use the Zürich HB to Solothurn station pair, with some services arriving at Solothurn West. Use this guide to compare Zurich and Solothurn train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Zürich HB is 1 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich HB has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Au Premier, Brasserie Federal
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Zürich HB. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Zürich HB. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Zürich HB: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Zürich HB: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich HB: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich, Hotel St. Gotthard, Central Plaza Hotel.
Zürich Oerlikon is 5 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich Oerlikon has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Negishi Sushi Bar, Le Muh
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Zürich Oerlikon. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Zürich Oerlikon. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Zürich Oerlikon: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Zürich Oerlikon: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich Oerlikon: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Courtyard Zurich North, Swissotel Zurich, Hotel Sternen Oerlikon.
Zürich Altstetten is 5 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich Altstetten has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Markthalle, Restaurant LaSalle
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Zürich Altstetten. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Zürich Altstetten. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Zürich Altstetten: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Zürich Altstetten: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich Altstetten: Elevators.
Nearby hotels include Placid Hotel Zurich, Best Western Hotel Spirgarten, H+ Hotel Zürich.
Solothurn has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Baseltor, Restaurant Salzhaus
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Solothurn. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Solothurn. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Solothurn: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Solothurn: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Solothurn.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Ambassador, Hotel Roter Turm, Hotel an der Aare.
Solothurn, Schiffländte has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafes and restaurants within walking distance.
Wi-Fi is available at Solothurn, Schiffländte. ATMs are available at Solothurn, Schiffländte.
Ticket office support is available at Solothurn, Schiffländte.
Available at Solothurn, Schiffländte: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Solothurn, Schiffländte: Wheelchair accessible with ramps.
Solothurn West has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Solothurn West.
ATMs are available at Solothurn West.
Available at Solothurn West: Parking, WC.
Available at Solothurn West: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Solothurn West.
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