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Solan to Anantnag

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Solan, Himachal Pradesh to Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir.

473 kmDistance
9.5 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹5300
Sedan₹6250
SUV₹8190
Innova / MUV₹9190
Tempo Traveller₹10710
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹520
AC Seater₹850
Non-AC Sleeper₹760
AC Sleeper₹1090
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹1370
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Train
Sleeper₹310
Economy₹500
Third AC₹690
Second AC₹980
First AC₹1350
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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: Solan to Anantnag

473 km · ~10h 8m · About 9h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Solan

    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. 87 km · 1h 44m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 237

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

  4. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 387

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

  5. 87 km · 1h 44m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Anantnag

    Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir

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 Anantnag

473 km · ~10h 31m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. 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.

  2. Solan → Anantnag

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~473 km

    ~10h 31m|Tentative fare ₹520–₹1,370

  3. Arrive in Anantnag

    Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir

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 Anantnag

Nearest railway stations: Kalka for Solan, Udhampur (about 90 km away) for Anantnag.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 13h 55m in total

Kalka - Barmer Chandigarh Express#14887 · Express
09:45 PMKalka
2h 11m8 stops
11:56 PMAmbala City

Change trains at Ambala City — about 51m wait

Jammu Mail#14033 · Mail
12:47 AMAmbala City
10h 53m60 stops
11:40 AMUdhampur

1 change · 13h 55m in total

Kalka - Sriganganar Express (Slip)#14887-Slip · Express
09:45 PMKalka
2h 11m8 stops
11:56 PMAmbala City

Change trains at Ambala City — about 51m wait

Jammu Mail#14033 · Mail
12:47 AMAmbala City
10h 53m60 stops
11:40 AMUdhampur

1 change · 13h 55m in total

KALKA BARMER Express Slip#14887S · Express
09:45 PMKalka
2h 11m8 stops
11:56 PMAmbala City

Change trains at Ambala City — about 51m wait

Jammu Mail#14033 · Mail
12:47 AMAmbala City
10h 53m60 stops
11:40 AMUdhampur

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 Anantnag: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Solan to Anantnag is about 473 km by road, roughly 9.5 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 473 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹5,300 · Sedan ₹6,250 · SUV ₹8,190 · Innova / MUV ₹9,190 · Tempo Traveller ₹10,710
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹520 · AC Seater ₹850 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹760 · AC Sleeper ₹1,090 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,370
  • Train: Sleeper ₹310 · Economy ₹500 · Third AC ₹690 · Second AC ₹980 · First AC ₹1,350

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

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