Solan to Bidhannagar
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Solan, Himachal Pradesh to Bidhannagar, 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 Bidhannagar
1891 km · ~41h 9m · About 38h 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.
78 km · 1h 34m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 378Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 528Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 678Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
78 km · 1h 34m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 756Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 906Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1056Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
78 km · 1h 34m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1135Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1285Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1435Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
78 km · 1h 34m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1513Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1663Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1813Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
78 km · 1h 34m drive from previous stop
Arrive in BidhannagarBidhannagar, 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 Bidhannagar
1891 km · ~42h 2m · 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) · ~946 km
~21h 1m|Tentative fare ₹1,040–₹2,700
- Change buses at a major city (around km 946)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Bidhannagar. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Bidhannagar
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~946 km
~21h 1m|Tentative fare ₹1,040–₹2,700
- Arrive in Bidhannagar
Bidhannagar, 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 Bidhannagar
Nearest railway stations: Kalka for Solan, Howrah Jn for Bidhannagar.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 23h 45m in total
Change trains at New Delhi — about 2h 35m wait
1 change · 26h 5m in total
Change trains at New Delhi — about 3h 40m wait
1 change · 27h 40m in total
Change trains at New Delhi — about 6h 35m 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 Bidhannagar: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Solan to Bidhannagar is about 1891 km by road, roughly 37.8 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1891 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹20,900 · Sedan ₹24,680 · SUV ₹32,300 · Innova / MUV ₹36,130 · Tempo Traveller ₹41,900
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,080 · AC Seater ₹3,400 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,030 · AC Sleeper ₹4,350 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,340
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,160 · Economy ₹1,920 · Third AC ₹2,680 · Second AC ₹3,810 · First AC ₹5,320
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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