There are 4 ways to get from Solan to Shimla by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Solan to Shimla by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Solan to Shimla is to bus which costs ₹180 - ₹260 and takes 59 min.
The fastest way to get from Solan to Shimla is to drive which takes 39 min and costs ₹470 - ₹700.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Solan and arriving at Shimla ISBT Tutikandi. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 59 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Solan and arriving at Simla. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 37m.
The distance between Solan and Shimla is 42 km. The road distance is 43 km.
The best way to get from Solan to Shimla without a car is to bus which takes 59 min and costs ₹180 - ₹260.
The bus from Solan to Shimla ISBT Tutikandi takes 59 min including transfers and departs twice daily.
Solan to Shimla bus services, operated by HRTC, depart from Solan station.
Solan to Shimla train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Solan station.
The best way to get from Solan to Shimla is to bus which takes 59 min and costs ₹180 - ₹260. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹120 - ₹950 and takes 2h 37m.
What companies run services between Solan, India and Shimla, India?
HRTC operates a bus from Solan to Shimla ISBT Tutikandi twice daily. Tickets cost ₹180–260 and the journey takes 59 min. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Solan to Simla 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₹120–950 and the journey takes 2h 37m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Solan to Simla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- 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
- Phone
- 1800 180 8185
- hrtchq@gmail.com
- Website
- online.hrtchp.com
Bus from Solan to Shimla ISBT Tutikandi
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–260
- Website
- https://online.hrtchp.com/oprs-web/guest/home.do?h=1
- Ordinary
- ₹180–260
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Solan to Shimla bus services, operated by HRTC, arrive at Shimla ISBT Tutikandi station.
Solan to Shimla train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Simla station.
Yes, the driving distance between Solan to Shimla is 43 km. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Solan to Shimla.
There are 654+ hotels available in Shimla.