How to travel from Solapur to Shimla, India

The distance between Solapur and Shimla is around 1,758km (1,092 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 8h 35m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Solapur to Shimla by train, plane, taxi, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train, Plane and Taxi

Take the train to Pune Jn then fly from Pune (PNQ) to Chandigarh (IXC) then take a taxi to Shimla.

  • Duration8h 35m
  • Flight time2h 20m
  • Typical cost
    ₹10,985($140)
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4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to New Delhi and then to Kalka.

  • Duration1 day 6h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹3,820($48)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Drive

Drive to Shimla.

  • Duration1 day 2h
  • Distance1,841km (1,144 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Solapur and Shimla

There are several options for getting from Solapur to Shimla by train, plane, taxi, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹3,820 ($48) and will take around 1 day 6h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 8h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹10,985 ($140).

The distance between Solapur and Shimla is around 1,758km (1,092 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,486km (923 miles)

It takes around 8h 35m to get from Solapur and Shimla by train, plane and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 2h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Solapur to Shimla is to take the train, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 8h 35m and will set you back approx ₹10,985 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Solapur and Shimla, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹3,820 ($48) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Solapur and Shimla. It typically takes around 1 day 6h and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Solapur to Shimla. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in New Delhi and Kalka. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 6h.

Indian Railways run train services between Solapur and Shimla. Trains depart once daily and will take around 1 day 6h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Solapur and Shimla. We recommend that you take the train to Pune Jn then fly from Pune (PNQ) to Chandigarh (IXC) then take a taxi to Shimla. instead which will take 8h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Solapur to Shimla. We recommend that you take the train to Pune Jn then fly from Pune (PNQ) to Chandigarh (IXC) then take a taxi to Shimla. instead which will take 8h 35m.

The closest major airport to Shimla is Chandigarh Airport (IXC) (IXC) which is approximately 60km (37 miles) from Shimla. Bhuntar Airport (KUU) (KUU) and Dehradun Airport (DED) (DED) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Solapur and Shimla. The distance is around 1,841km (1,144 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 2h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Solapur to Shimla is to take the train, then fly and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 8h 35m and will usually cost around ₹10,985 ($140).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Solapur and Shimla

Transport options from Solapur to Shimla
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train, Plane and Taxi + 4 similar
8h 35m
₹10,985($140)
hourly1,758km (1,092 miles)
Train to Secunderabad, plane and taxi11h 25m
₹10,585($135)
every 20 mins1,987km (1,234 miles)
Train to Kalyan Jn, plane and taxi11h 50m
₹9,950($125)
every 2 hours1,914km (1,189 miles)
Train to Secunderabad, plane and taxi13h 55m
₹18,145($230)
every 20 mins2,062km (1,281 miles)
Bus, Plane and Taxi16h 50m
₹17,030($215)
once daily2,326km (1,445 miles)
Train
1 day 6h
₹3,820($48)
once daily2,066km (1,284 miles)
Drive
1 day 2h
₹17,270($215)
on demand1,841km (1,144 miles)

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Airports near Shimla

The following major airports near Shimla offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.

IXC
Chandigarh Airport (IXC)
International Airport
Distance
60km (37 miles) from Shimla
KUU
Bhuntar Airport (KUU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
98km (61 miles) from Shimla
DED
Dehradun Airport (DED)
Domestic Airport
Distance
120km (75 miles) from Shimla