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Puducherry to Solapur

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Puducherry, Puducherry to Solapur, Maharashtra.

992 kmDistance
19.8 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹37,914
Ertiga₹48,330
Innova₹50,414
Innova Crysta₹62,080
Tempo Traveller (12)₹85,828

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1,090
AC Seater₹1,790
Non-AC Sleeper₹1,590
AC Sleeper₹2,280
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹2,830
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Train
Sleeper₹630
Economy₹1,020
Third AC₹1,420
Second AC₹2,010
First AC₹2,810
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Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.

Route Map

By Car: Puducherry to Solapur

992 km · ~20h 50m · About 20h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Puducherry

    Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 150

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  3. 181 km · 3h 37m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 331

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  4. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 481

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  5. 181 km · 3h 37m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 661

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 811

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  7. 181 km · 3h 37m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Solapur

    Solapur, Maharashtra

Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.

By Bus: Puducherry to Solapur

992 km · ~22h 3m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Puducherry

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Puducherry. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Puducherry → Solapur

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~992 km

    ~22h 3m|Tentative fare ₹1,090–₹2,830

  3. Arrive in Solapur

    Solapur, Maharashtra

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Puducherry to Solapur

Nearest railway stations: Puducherry for Puducherry, Solapur Jn for Solapur.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 23h 31m in total

Puducherry-Howrah (Aurobindo) Express#12868 · Superfast
12:30 PMPuducherry
40m4 stops
01:10 PMVillupuram Jn

Change trains at Villupuram Jn — about 2h 40m wait

NAGERCOIL - MUMBAI CST Balaji Exp#16352 · Express
03:50 PMVillupuram Jn
20h 11m132 stops
12:01 PM+1dMundhewadi

1 change · 26h 48m in total

RAMESWARAM - TIRUPATI Exp#16780 · Express
01:34 AMTiruppappuliyur
5h 54m31 stops
07:28 AMKatpadi Jn

Change trains at Katpadi Jn — about 4h 42m wait

CHENNAI CENT - SAINAGAR SHIRDI SF Exp#22601 · Superfast
12:10 PMKatpadi Jn
16h 12m111 stops
04:22 AM+1dMundhewadi

1 change · 26h 56m in total

Puducherry-New Delhi SF Express#22403 · Superfast
09:05 AMPuducherry
52m5 stops
09:57 AMMundilyampakkam

Change trains at Mundilyampakkam — about 5h 59m wait

NAGERCOIL - MUMBAI CST Balaji Exp#16352 · Express
03:56 PMMundilyampakkam
20h 5m131 stops
12:01 PM+1dMundhewadi

Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.

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.

Puducherry to Solapur: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Puducherry to Solapur is about 992 km by road, roughly 19.8 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 992 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹37,914 · Ertiga ₹48,330 · Innova ₹50,414 · Innova Crysta ₹62,080 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹85,828
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,090 · AC Seater ₹1,790 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,590 · AC Sleeper ₹2,280 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,830
  • Train: Sleeper ₹630 · Economy ₹1,020 · Third AC ₹1,420 · Second AC ₹2,010 · First AC ₹2,810

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

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Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Solapur.

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Stops & Places Along the Route

Good places to break the journey from Puducherry to Solapur. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.

  1. Vellore170 km from Puducherry

    Tamil Nadu

  2. Chittoor210 km from Puducherry

    Andhra Pradesh

  3. Gandikota465 km from Puducherry

    Andhra Pradesh

  4. Anantapur500 km from Puducherry

    Andhra Pradesh

Hotels in Solapur

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Things to Do in Solapur

Pay respects at the Great Indian Bustard Sanctuary (nearby, not in…

Take a short 40-minute drive to the nearby grasslands of Nanaj, a protected area for the critically endangered Great Indian Bustard. You won’t always see the bird, but…

3 hours (including travel)

Stroll around Siddheshwar Temple and the lake

Visit this ancient Shiva temple, built in the Hemadpanthi style, which sits beside the large Siddheshwar Lake. Walk the calm perimeter, watch locals feed the fish, and…

1 hour

Attend the evening aarti at the Shri Ram Mandir (Ram Mandir)

Join the serene evening prayer ceremony at this large, white-stone temple dedicated to Lord Rama, a major spiritual stop for pilgrims heading to Pandharpur. The aarti,…

45 minutes

Visit the Solapur Fort (Bhuikot Killa)

Explore this 14th-century stone fort, once a key military outpost of the Adil Shahi and Mughal eras, with its massive ramparts, bastions, and a central mosque. It’s a…

1.5 hours

Explore the historic Kambhar Bhavan and old city lanes

Wander through the narrow, bustling lanes of the old city around the Kambhar Bhavan, a heritage mansion known for its ornate wooden carvings and courtyard. This gives…

2 hours

See the weaving at Solapur Chaddar Handloom Clusters

Watch skilled artisans at work in the city’s famous handloom units, where the thick, warm Solapuri chaddars are woven using traditional pit looms. You can buy directly…

1 hour

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Suggested Solapur Itinerary

Day 1Day 1

  • Visit the Solapur Handloom Cooperative Society or a local chaddar showroom to see the weaving process and purchase authentic…
  • Walk through the serene Siddheshwar Temple complex, a 12th-century shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva, with its peaceful lake and…
  • Stroll around the central market area (Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Market) to observe daily life and sample local snacks.

Day 2Day 2

  • Visit the iconic Vitthal-Rukmini Temple, known for its intricate black stone architecture and the revered idol of Lord Vitthal.
  • Walk along the Chandrabhaga River ghats, where pilgrims perform rituals; enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and shade of old trees.
  • Explore the small museum near the temple (if open) or rest at a local tea stall, watching the flow of devotees.

Day 3Day 3

  • Climb (or take the gentle ramp) to the Tuljabhavani Temple, dedicated to Goddess Bhavani, with its historic fort-like setting…
  • Visit the nearby Siddheshwar Temple and the small pond within the temple complex, ideal for quiet reflection.
  • Return to Solapur and spend the afternoon at the Gandhi Bhavan or a local park, then buy more chaddars or traditional Kolhapuri…

Food & Rest Stops in Solapur

  • Hotel Tripursundari1.9 km from centre

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