How to Swap SOL to ETH: One-Step Cross-Chain Guide

How to Swap SOL to ETH: One-Step Cross-Chain Guide

To swap SOL to ETH, use a cross-chain swap: choose SOL on Solana as “from” and ETH on Ethereum as “to”, enter your 0x… address on Ethereum, review the quote and confirm. The route converts and bridges in one flow. SOL to ETH moves value from Solana to the Ethereum ecosystem in one cross-chain swap, without selling on an exchange.

Key Takeaways

  • Route type: cross-chain (Solana to Ethereum).
  • Time: from about 3 seconds to about 1 minutes on our live check.
  • Gas: ETH on the destination side.
  • Recipient: 0x… address on Ethereum.

Live Route Check

We requested SOL to ETH routes through the LI.FI API on October 22, 2026 (5 SOL). The router returned 5 routes using: Mayan Swift, Relay, Circle CCTP + Mayan, Circle CCTP + Mayan. On our live check (October 22, 2026) routes took about 3 seconds to about 1 minutes. Prices change with liquidity, so the widget above always shows the current quote before you sign.

Detail
FromSOL on Solana
ToETH on Ethereum
Routes found5
SourcesMayan Swift, Relay, Circle CCTP + Mayan, Circle CCTP + Mayan
Timefrom about 3 seconds to about 1 minutes

Step by Step

  1. Connect your wallet on Solana.
  2. From: SOL. To: ETH on Ethereum.
  3. Enter the destination address on Ethereum.
  4. Review fees, time and the amount received.
  5. Confirm and keep the page open until the route completes.

Mistakes to Avoid

  • No gas: You need an EVM (0x) address to receive ETH; a Solana address will not work on Ethereum.
  • Wrong network: sending to an address on another chain can lose funds; see USDT networks explained.
  • High slippage on small pools: check price impact before confirming; see what is slippage.

More pairs on the swap hub; cross-chain basics: cross-chain swap.

Swap on Step Exchange

Swap SOL to ETH

Best routes across DEXs and bridges on 60+ chains. Non-custodial: you sign every transaction in your own wallet.

0.7% service fee plus network gas, shown before you confirm.

FAQ

How do I swap SOL to ETH?

Choose SOL on Solana as the source and ETH on Ethereum as the destination, review the quote and confirm in your wallet. Enter a destination address on Ethereum.

How long does SOL to ETH take?

On our live check (October 22, 2026) routes took about 3 seconds to about 1 minutes.

Do I need ETH for gas?

Yes. You need an EVM (0x) address to receive ETH; a Solana address will not work on Ethereum.

Which wallet can I use?

Any self-custodial wallet that supports Solana and Ethereum. For Solana, Gem Wallet, Phantom and Solflare work; Gem Wallet is multichain, so one app can hold both sides.