There are 3 ways to get from Shimla to Solan by train, car, or taxi
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Shimla to Solan by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shimla to Solan is to train which costs ₹120 - ₹950 and takes 3h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Shimla to Solan is to drive which takes 39 min and costs ₹440 - ₹650.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Simla and arriving at Solan. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 10m.
The distance between Shimla and Solan is 43 km. The road distance is 43 km.
The best way to get from Shimla to Solan without a car is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs ₹120 - ₹950.
The train from Simla to Solan takes 3h 10m including transfers and departs five times a day.
Shimla to Solan train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Simla station.
Shimla to Solan train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Solan station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shimla to Solan is 43 km. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Shimla to Solan.
There are 819+ hotels available in Solan.
What companies run services between Shimla, India and Solan, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Simla to Solan 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₹120–950 and the journey takes 3h 10m.
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- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Simla to Solan
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–1,500
Tour 2 Himachal
- Phone
- +91 98 16 24 37 42
- Website
- tour2himachal.com
Shimla Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 18 64 78 20
- Website
- shimlataxi.in
Lahual Spiti Kaza Taxi
- Phone
- +91 94 18 60 56 54
- Website
- spiticabs.wordpress.com
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