Solan to Balasore
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Solan, Himachal Pradesh to Balasore, Odisha.
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 Balasore
1862 km · ~40h 34m · About 37h 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.
72 km · 1h 27m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 372Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 522Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 672Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
72 km · 1h 27m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 745Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 895Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1045Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
72 km · 1h 27m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1117Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1267Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1417Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
72 km · 1h 27m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1490Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1640Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1790Look 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 Balasore
1862 km · ~41h 22m · 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) · ~931 km
~20h 41m|Tentative fare ₹1,020–₹2,660
- Change buses at a major city (around km 931)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Balasore. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Balasore
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~931 km
~20h 41m|Tentative fare ₹1,020–₹2,660
- Arrive in Balasore
Balasore, Odisha
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 Balasore
Nearest railway stations: Kalka for Solan, Balasore for Balasore.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 26h 10m in total
Change trains at New Delhi — about 55m wait
1 change · 26h 33m in total
Change trains at New Delhi — about 2h 35m wait
1 change · 27h 58m in total
Change trains at New Delhi — about 55m 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 Balasore: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Solan to Balasore is about 1862 km by road, roughly 37.2 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1862 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹20,580 · Sedan ₹24,310 · SUV ₹31,800 · Innova / MUV ₹35,580 · Tempo Traveller ₹41,260
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,050 · AC Seater ₹3,350 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,980 · AC Sleeper ₹4,280 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,260
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,150 · Economy ₹1,890 · Third AC ₹2,640 · Second AC ₹3,750 · First AC ₹5,240
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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