Purnia to Solan
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Purnia, Bihar to Solan, Himachal Pradesh.
Tentative Fare Estimate
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: Purnia to Solan
1513 km · ~32h 56m · About 30h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.
- Start from Purnia
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
78 km · 1h 34m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 378Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 528Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 678Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
78 km · 1h 34m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 757Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 907Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1057Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
78 km · 1h 34m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1135Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1285Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1435Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
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: Purnia to Solan
1513 km · ~33h 38m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Purnia
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Purnia. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Purnia → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~757 km
~16h 49m|Tentative fare ₹830–₹2,170
- Change buses at a major city (around km 757)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Solan. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Solan
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~757 km
~16h 49m|Tentative fare ₹830–₹2,170
- Arrive in Solan
Solan, Himachal Pradesh
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Purnia to Solan
Nearest railway stations: Purnia Jn for Purnia, Kalka for Solan.
No direct train found — best options with a change
2 changes · 38h 16m in total
Change trains at Kanpur Central — about 9h 13m wait
Change trains at Delhi Sadar Bazar — about 1h 36m wait
2 changes · 38h 16m in total
Change trains at Allahabad Jn — about 2h 25m wait
Change trains at Delhi Azadpur — about 3h 12m wait
2 changes · 38h 16m in total
Change trains at Kanpur Central — about 2h 50m wait
Change trains at Delhi Sadar Bazar — about 1h 16m wait
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.
Transport Options
Purnia to Solan: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Purnia to Solan is about 1513 km by road, roughly 30.3 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1513 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹16,740 · Sedan ₹19,770 · SUV ₹25,870 · Innova / MUV ₹28,950 · Tempo Traveller ₹33,590
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,660 · AC Seater ₹2,720 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,420 · AC Sleeper ₹3,480 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,290
- Train: Sleeper ₹940 · Economy ₹1,540 · Third AC ₹2,150 · Second AC ₹3,060 · First AC ₹4,270
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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