Solan to Asansol
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Solan, Himachal Pradesh to Asansol, 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 Asansol
1644 km · ~35h 33m · About 33h of driving split over 4 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.
111 km · 2h 13m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 411Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 561Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 711Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
111 km · 2h 13m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 822Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 972Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1122Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
111 km · 2h 13m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1233Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1383Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1533Look 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: Solan to Asansol
1644 km · ~36h 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) · ~822 km
~18h 16m|Tentative fare ₹900–₹2,350
- Change buses at a major city (around km 822)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Asansol. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Asansol
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~822 km
~18h 16m|Tentative fare ₹900–₹2,350
- Arrive in Asansol
Asansol, 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 Asansol
Nearest railway stations: Kalka for Solan, Asansol Jn for Asansol.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 21h 57m in total
Change trains at New Delhi — about 2h 35m wait
1 change · 24h 5m in total
Change trains at New Delhi — about 3h 40m wait
1 change · 25h 22m in total
Change trains at New Delhi — about 6h 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
Solan to Asansol: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Solan to Asansol is about 1644 km by road, roughly 32.9 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1644 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹18,180 · Sedan ₹21,470 · SUV ₹28,100 · Innova / MUV ₹31,440 · Tempo Traveller ₹36,470
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,810 · AC Seater ₹2,960 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,630 · AC Sleeper ₹3,780 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,650
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,020 · Economy ₹1,670 · Third AC ₹2,330 · Second AC ₹3,320 · First AC ₹4,630
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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