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Solan to Chinnar

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Solan, Himachal Pradesh to Chinnar, Kerala.

3033 kmDistance
60.7 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹33460
Sedan₹39530
SUV₹51710
Innova / MUV₹57830
Tempo Traveller₹67030
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹3340
AC Seater₹5460
Non-AC Sleeper₹4850
AC Sleeper₹6980
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹8540
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Train
Sleeper₹1850
Economy₹3060
Third AC₹4280
Second AC₹6100
First AC₹8520
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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 Chinnar

3033 km · ~65h 20m · About 61h of driving split over 7 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. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 300

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

  4. 133 km · 2h 40m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 433

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 583

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 733

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

  7. 133 km · 2h 40m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 867

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1017

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1167

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

  10. 133 km · 2h 40m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1300

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1450

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1600

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

  13. 133 km · 2h 40m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1733

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1883

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2033

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

  16. 133 km · 2h 40m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2166

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2316

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2466

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

  19. 133 km · 2h 40m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2600

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

  20. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2750

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

  21. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2900

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

  22. 133 km · 2h 40m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Chinnar

    Chinnar, Kerala

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 Chinnar

3033 km · ~67h 24m · 4 bus rides with 3 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  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 → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~758 km

    ~16h 51m|Tentative fare ₹830–₹2,170

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 758)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Chinnar. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~758 km

    ~16h 51m|Tentative fare ₹830–₹2,170

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1517)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Chinnar. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  6. change point 2 → change point 3

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~758 km

    ~16h 51m|Tentative fare ₹830–₹2,170

  7. Change buses at a major city (around km 2275)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Chinnar. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  8. change point 3 → Chinnar

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~758 km

    ~16h 51m|Tentative fare ₹830–₹2,170

  9. Arrive in Chinnar

    Chinnar, Kerala

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 Chinnar

Nearest railway stations: Kalka for Solan, Ernakulam Jn (about 79 km away) for Chinnar.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 51h 15m in total

Kalka-New Delhi Shatabdi#12006 · Shatabdi
06:15 AMKalka
4h 10m42 stops
10:25 AMNew Delhi

Change trains at New Delhi — about 1h 5m wait

Kerala Express#12626 · Superfast
11:30 AMNew Delhi
46h356 stops
09:30 AM+2dErnakulam Jn

1 change · 51h 55m in total

Kalka-New Delhi Shatabdi#12006 · Shatabdi
06:15 AMKalka
30m2 stops
06:45 AMChandigarh

Change trains at Chandigarh — about 2h 15m wait

CHANDIGARH - KOCHUVELI Kerala Sampark Kranti Exp#12218 · Sampark Kranti
09:00 AMChandigarh
49h 10m412 stops
10:10 AM+2dErnakulam Jn

1 change · 52h 35m in total

Kalka-New Delhi Shatabdi#12006 · Shatabdi
06:15 AMKalka
1h 18m7 stops
07:33 AMAmbala Cant Jn

Change trains at Ambala Cant Jn — about 2h 42m wait

AMRITSAR - KOCHUVELI SF Exp#12484 · Superfast
10:15 AMAmbala Cant Jn
48h 35m407 stops
10:50 AM+2dErnakulam Jn

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 Chinnar: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Solan to Chinnar is about 3033 km by road, roughly 60.7 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 3033 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹33,460 · Sedan ₹39,530 · SUV ₹51,710 · Innova / MUV ₹57,830 · Tempo Traveller ₹67,030
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,340 · AC Seater ₹5,460 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,850 · AC Sleeper ₹6,980 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹8,540
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,850 · Economy ₹3,060 · Third AC ₹4,280 · Second AC ₹6,100 · First AC ₹8,520

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

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