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Solan to Dimapur

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

2232 kmDistance
44.6 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹24650
Sedan₹29120
SUV₹38090
Innova / MUV₹42610
Tempo Traveller₹49400
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2460
AC Seater₹4020
Non-AC Sleeper₹3570
AC Sleeper₹5130
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹6300
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Train
Sleeper₹1370
Economy₹2260
Third AC₹3150
Second AC₹4490
First AC₹6280
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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 Dimapur

2232 km · ~47h 58m · About 45h of driving split over 5 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. 146 km · 2h 56m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 446

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 596

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 746

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

  7. 146 km · 2h 56m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 893

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1043

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1193

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

  10. 146 km · 2h 56m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1339

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1489

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1639

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

  13. 146 km · 2h 56m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1786

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1936

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2086

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

  16. 146 km · 2h 56m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Dimapur

    Dimapur, Nagaland

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 Dimapur

2232 km · ~49h 36m · 3 bus rides with 2 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) · ~744 km

    ~16h 32m|Tentative fare ₹820–₹2,130

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 744)

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

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~744 km

    ~16h 32m|Tentative fare ₹820–₹2,130

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1488)

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

  6. change point 2 → Dimapur

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~744 km

    ~16h 32m|Tentative fare ₹820–₹2,130

  7. Arrive in Dimapur

    Dimapur, Nagaland

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 Dimapur

Nearest railway stations: Kalka for Solan, Dimapur for Dimapur.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 40h 51m in total

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

Change trains at New Delhi — about 3h 35m wait

NEW DELHI - DIBRUGARH TOWN Rajdhani Exp#12424 · Rajdhani
02:00 PMNew Delhi
33h 6m356 stops
11:06 PM+1dChongajan

1 change · 47h 11m in total

Kalka Mail#12312 · Superfast
11:55 PMKalka
7h 30m44 stops
07:25 AM+1dSahibabad

Change trains at Sahibabad — about 6h 46m wait

NEW DELHI - DIBRUGARH TOWN Rajdhani Exp#12424 · Rajdhani
02:11 PMSahibabad
32h 55m349 stops
11:06 PM+1dChongajan

1 change · 48h 57m in total

Kalka Mail#12312 · Superfast
11:55 PMKalka
7h 30m44 stops
07:25 AM+1dSahibabad

Change trains at Sahibabad — about 2h 22m wait

NEW DELHI - DIBRUGARH Rajdhani Exp#12236 · Rajdhani
09:47 AMSahibabad
39h 5m301 stops
12:52 AM+2dChongajan

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 Dimapur: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Solan to Dimapur is about 2232 km by road, roughly 44.6 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2232 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹24,650 · Sedan ₹29,120 · SUV ₹38,090 · Innova / MUV ₹42,610 · Tempo Traveller ₹49,400
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,460 · AC Seater ₹4,020 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,570 · AC Sleeper ₹5,130 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,300
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,370 · Economy ₹2,260 · Third AC ₹3,150 · Second AC ₹4,490 · First AC ₹6,280

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

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