Solan to Dehradun
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Solan, Himachal Pradesh to Dehradun, Uttarakhand.
Approx Distance: 144 km
Approx Duration: 3.2 hrs
Route overview
Solan to Dehradun is about 144 km by road, roughly 3.2 hours of travel time.
By car: Solan to Dehradun
About 3h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Solan. An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
- 144 km (about 2h 53m of driving) — Arrive in Dehradun
By bus: Solan to Dehradun
Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- 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 → Dehradun. Non-AC or AC Seater · ~144 km Takes about 3h 12m. Tentative fare ₹160–₹450.
- Arrive in Dehradun
By train: Solan to Dehradun
The nearest railway stations are Kalka for Solan and Dehradun for Dehradun. There is no direct train between them in our timetable data; most travellers change trains at a major junction. Options with a change:
- With one change, 11h 45m in total: Kalka Delhi Passenger (54304) 07:15 AM Kalka to 12:40 PM Saharanpur, then Ujjaini Express (14309) 03:35 PM Saharanpur to 07:00 PM Dehradun — change at Saharanpur (about 2h 55m wait)
- With one change, 11h 55m in total: Kalka-New Delhi Shatabdi (12012) 05:45 PM Kalka to 09:55 PM New Delhi, then New Delhi-Dehradun AC Express (12205) 11:55 PM New Delhi to 05:40 AM Dehradun — change at New Delhi (about 2h wait)
- With one change, 12h 20m in total: Kalka - Barmer Chandigarh Express (14887) 09:45 PM Kalka to 11:56 PM Ambala City, then Amritsar Dehradun Express (14632) 03:15 AM Ambala City to 10:05 AM Dehradun — change at Ambala City (about 3h 19m wait)
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.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 144 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹1,680 · Sedan ₹1,970 · SUV ₹2,600 · Innova / MUV ₹2,940 · Tempo Traveller ₹3,470
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹160 · AC Seater ₹260 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹230 · AC Sleeper ₹330 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹450
- Train: Sleeper ₹120 · Economy ₹170 · Third AC ₹230 · Second AC ₹320 · First AC ₹430
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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