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How to get fromRanchi to Solanby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Ranchi to Solan by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC)plane plane IXR - IXC
    2. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Solan Bharat Petroleumbus bus
    8h 41m
    ₹8,508–14,361

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ranchi to New Delhitrain train 12877 / ...
    2. Take the train from New Delhi to Kalkatrain train 12005 / ...
    27h 1m
    ₹909–7,035

  3. Bus via Varanasi

    1. Take the bus from Ranchi to Varanasibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Varanasi to Chandigarhbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Solan Bharat Petroleumbus bus
    31h 17m

  4. Drive  1,410.6 km

    1. Drive from Ranchi to Solancar car 1,410.6 km
    17h 51m
    ₹15,826–22,860

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ranchi to Delhibus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Delhi to Solan Bharat Petroleumbus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Semi Sleeper
    34h 53m

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ranchi to Chandigarhtrain train 18309
    2. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Solan Bharat Petroleumbus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Semi Sleeper / ...
    2d 12h
    ₹1,351–7,109

Ranchi to Solan by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration27h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket₹909Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,262.6 km
  • Duration: 8h 41m

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

You can take a train from Ranchi to Solan via New Delhi and Kalka in around 27h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ranchi to Solan Bharat Petroleum via Varanasi and Chandigarh in around 31h 17m.

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