There are 4 ways to get from Locarno to Solothurn by train or car
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Train via Zurich
best- Take the train from Bellinzona to Zürich HBtrain Ic2 / ...
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Solothurntrain Ic5 / ...
3h 37mCHF 82–131Drive 237.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Locarno to Solothurncar 237.8 km
2h 44mCHF 40–58Train
- Take the train from Locarno to Berntrain Ic
3h 47mCHF 97–167Train #2
- Take the train from Locarno to Oltentrain Ir26
4h 23mCHF 78–116
Locarno to Solothurn by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Locarno to Solothurn is to drive which costs SFr 35 - SFr 60 and takes 2h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Locarno to Solothurn is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 60.
No, there is no direct train from Locarno to Solothurn. However, there are services departing from Locarno and arriving at Solothurn via Bellinzona and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
The distance between Locarno and Solothurn is 263 km. The road distance is 237.8 km.
The best way to get from Locarno to Solothurn without a car is to train via Zurich which takes 3h 37m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 140.
It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Locarno to Solothurn, including transfers.
Locarno to Solothurn train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bellinzona station.
Locarno to Solothurn train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.
Yes, the driving distance between Locarno to Solothurn is 238 km. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Locarno to Solothurn.
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What companies run services between Locarno, Switzerland and Solothurn, Canton of Solothurn, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Locarno to Solothurn via Bellinzona and Zürich HB in around 3h 37m.
Train from Bellinzona to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–85
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Solothurn
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–50
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Locarno to Bern
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 90–150
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +41 58 580 70 70
- Website
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Train from Bellinzona to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–70
- Schedules at
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Train from Locarno to Olten
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 65–100
- Schedules at
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
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