There are 3 ways to get from Solan to Shimla by 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 train which costs ₹120 - ₹950 and takes 2h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Solan to Shimla is to drive which takes 39 min and costs ₹450 - ₹700.
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 43 km. The road distance is 43 km.
The best way to get from Solan to Shimla without a car is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs ₹120 - ₹950.
The train from Solan to Simla takes 2h 37m including transfers and departs five times a day.
Solan to Shimla train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Solan 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 682+ hotels available in Shimla.
What companies run services between Solan, India and Shimla, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Solan to Simla 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₹120–950 and the journey takes 2h 37m.
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- 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
- 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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