What is the cheapest way to get from Shimla to Solan?

The cheapest way to get from Shimla to Solan is to bus which costs ₹160 - ₹250 and takes 1h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Shimla to Solan?

The fastest way to get from Shimla to Solan is to drive which takes 44 min and costs ₹470 - ₹700.

Is there a direct bus between Shimla and Solan?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from FlixBus Shimla - Bypass MC Car Parking and arriving at FlixBus Solan - Hotel Namastasya. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Shimla and Solan?

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.

How far is it from Shimla to Solan?

The distance between Shimla and Solan is 41 km. The road distance is 43.1 km.

How do I travel from Shimla to Solan without a car?

The best way to get from Shimla to Solan without a car is to bus which takes 1h 10m and costs ₹160 - ₹250.

How long does it take to get from Shimla to Solan?

The bus from FlixBus Shimla - Bypass MC Car Parking to FlixBus Solan - Hotel Namastasya takes 1h 10m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Shimla to Solan bus from?

Shimla to Solan bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Shimla - Bypass MC Car Parking station.

Where do I catch the Shimla to Solan train from?

Shimla to Solan train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Simla station.

Train or bus from Shimla to Solan?

The best way to get from Shimla to Solan is to bus which takes 1h 10m and costs ₹160 - ₹250. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹120 - ₹950 and takes 3h 10m.

Where does the Shimla to Solan bus arrive?

Shimla to Solan bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Solan - Hotel Namastasya station.

Where does the Shimla to Solan train arrive?

Shimla to Solan train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Solan station.

Can I drive from Shimla to Solan?

Yes, the driving distance between Shimla to Solan is 43 km. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from Shimla to Solan.

How do I get a bus ticket from Shimla to Solan?

Book your Shimla to Solan bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Solan?

There are 490+ hotels available in Solan.

Shimla to Solan - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Shimla to Solan by bus (Flixbus), train, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from FlixBus Shimla - Bypass MC Car Parking to FlixBus Solan - Hotel Namastasyabus FlixBus IN0212 / ...
1h 10m
₹160–250
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Simla to Solantrain 04505 / ...
3h 10m
₹120–950
Drive 43.1 km
1. Drive from Shimla to Solancar 43.1 km
44 min
₹479–691
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Shimla to Solantaxi 43.1 km
44 min
₹1,200–1,500

Shimla to Solan by bus

22Weekly Buses

1h 10mAverage Duration

₹160Cheapest Price

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Distance: 40.8 km
Duration: 1h 10m

What companies run services between Shimla, India and Solan, India?

FlixBus India operates a bus from FlixBus Shimla - Bypass MC Car Parking to FlixBus Solan - Hotel Namastasya twice daily. Tickets cost ₹160–200 and the journey takes 1h 10m. HRTC also services this route once daily. Alternatively, 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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