Solan to Ambika Kalna
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Solan, Himachal Pradesh to Ambika Kalna, West Bengal.
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: Solan to Ambika Kalna
1824 km · ~39h 49m · About 36h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.
- Start from Solan
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.
65 km · 1h 18m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 365Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 515Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 665Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
65 km · 1h 18m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 730Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 880Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1030Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
65 km · 1h 18m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1094Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1244Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1394Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
65 km · 1h 18m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1459Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1609Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1759Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
65 km · 1h 18m drive from previous stop
Arrive in Ambika KalnaAmbika Kalna, West Bengal
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: Solan to Ambika Kalna
1824 km · ~40h 32m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Solan
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Solan. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Solan → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~912 km
~20h 16m|Tentative fare ₹1,000–₹2,600
- Change buses at a major city (around km 912)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Ambika Kalna. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Ambika Kalna
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~912 km
~20h 16m|Tentative fare ₹1,000–₹2,600
- Arrive in Ambika Kalna
Ambika Kalna, West Bengal
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Solan to Ambika Kalna
Nearest railway stations: Kalka for Solan, Ambika Kalna for Ambika Kalna.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 40h 47m in total
Change trains at Belur — about 8h 7m wait
1 change · 44h 18m in total
Change trains at Kanpur Central — about 11h 5m wait
1 change · 44h 20m in total
Change trains at Ambala Cant Jn — about 4h 7m 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
Solan to Ambika Kalna: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Solan to Ambika Kalna is about 1824 km by road, roughly 36.5 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1824 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹20,160 · Sedan ₹23,810 · SUV ₹31,160 · Innova / MUV ₹34,860 · Tempo Traveller ₹40,430
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,010 · AC Seater ₹3,280 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,920 · AC Sleeper ₹4,200 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,160
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,120 · Economy ₹1,850 · Third AC ₹2,580 · Second AC ₹3,680 · First AC ₹5,140
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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