Raiganj to Solan
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Raiganj, West Bengal 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: Raiganj to Solan
1597 km · ~34h 36m · About 32h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.
- Start from Raiganj
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.
99 km · 1h 59m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 399Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 549Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 699Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
99 km · 1h 59m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 799Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 949Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1099Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
99 km · 1h 59m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1198Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1348Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1498Look 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: Raiganj to Solan
1597 km · ~35h 30m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Raiganj
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Raiganj. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Raiganj → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~799 km
~17h 45m|Tentative fare ₹880–₹2,290
- Change buses at a major city (around km 799)
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) · ~799 km
~17h 45m|Tentative fare ₹880–₹2,290
- 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: Raiganj to Solan
Nearest railway stations: Barsoi Jn for Raiganj, Kalka for Solan.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 29h 49m in total
Change trains at New Delhi — about 7h 5m wait
1 change · 30h 49m in total
Change trains at New Delhi — about 3h 30m wait
1 change · 34h 40m in total
Change trains at New Delhi — about 5h 5m 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
Raiganj to Solan: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Raiganj to Solan is about 1597 km by road, roughly 31.9 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1597 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹17,670 · Sedan ₹20,860 · SUV ₹27,300 · Innova / MUV ₹30,540 · Tempo Traveller ₹35,430
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,760 · AC Seater ₹2,870 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,560 · AC Sleeper ₹3,670 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,520
- Train: Sleeper ₹990 · Economy ₹1,630 · Third AC ₹2,270 · Second AC ₹3,220 · First AC ₹4,500
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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