Ichalkaranji to Solapur
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Ichalkaranji, Maharashtra to Solapur, Maharashtra.
Approx Distance: 244 km
Approx Duration: 5.4 hrs
Route overview
Ichalkaranji to Solapur is about 244 km by road, roughly 5.4 hours of travel time.
By car: Ichalkaranji to Solapur
About 5h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Ichalkaranji. An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest & refuel near Sangola. About 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
- 94 km (about 1h 53m of driving) — Arrive in Solapur
By bus: Ichalkaranji to Solapur
Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Ichalkaranji. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Ichalkaranji. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Ichalkaranji → Solapur. AC Seater / Volvo · ~244 km Takes about 5h 25m. Tentative fare ₹270–₹730. Usual tea/meal halts: Mangalvedha (~170 km).
- Arrive in Solapur
By train: Ichalkaranji to Solapur
The nearest railway stations are Hatkanagale for Ichalkaranji and Solapur Jn for Solapur. Trains between them in the timetable data:
- Kolhapur Solapur Express (11052) — departs 09:23 AM from Nimshirgaon Tamdalge, arrives 03:00 PM at Solapur Jn, 5h 37m
- With one change, 7h 30m in total: Kolhapur-Hyderabad BiWeekly Express (17004) 07:30 AM C Shahu M Raj Kolhapur Term to 07:43 AM Rukadi, then Kolhapur Solapur Express (11052) 09:03 AM Rukadi to 03:00 PM Solapur Jn — change at Rukadi (about 1h 20m wait)
- With one change, 7h 30m in total: Shahu Maharaj T. Kolhapur - Hyderabad Special (07144) 07:30 AM C Shahu M Raj Kolhapur Term to 07:43 AM Rukadi, then Kolhapur Solapur Express (11052) 09:03 AM Rukadi to 03:00 PM Solapur Jn — change at Rukadi (about 1h 20m wait)
- With one change, 9h 10m in total: KOLHAPUR - NAGPUR EXP (11404) 12:50 PM C Shahu M Raj Kolhapur Term to 06:05 PM Kurduvadi, then Hutatma Express (12157) 08:30 PM Kurduvadi to 10:00 PM Solapur Jn — change at Kurduvadi (about 2h 25m wait)
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 244 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹2,780 · Sedan ₹3,270 · SUV ₹4,300 · Innova / MUV ₹4,840 · Tempo Traveller ₹5,670
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹270 · AC Seater ₹440 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹390 · AC Sleeper ₹560 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹730
- Train: Sleeper ₹180 · Economy ₹270 · Third AC ₹370 · Second AC ₹520 · First AC ₹710
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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