Solan to Dinhata
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Solan, Himachal Pradesh to Dinhata, 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 Dinhata
1715 km · ~36h 58m · About 34h of driving split over 4 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.
129 km · 2h 35m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 429Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 579Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 729Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
129 km · 2h 35m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 858Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1008Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1158Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
129 km · 2h 35m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1286Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1436Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1586Look 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 Dinhata
1715 km · ~38h 8m · 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) · ~858 km
~19h 4m|Tentative fare ₹940–₹2,450
- Change buses at a major city (around km 858)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Dinhata. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Dinhata
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~858 km
~19h 4m|Tentative fare ₹940–₹2,450
- Arrive in Dinhata
Dinhata, 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 Dinhata
Nearest railway stations: Kalka for Solan, New Cooch Behar for Dinhata.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 30h 55m in total
Change trains at New Delhi — about 3h 35m wait
1 change · 30h 55m in total
Change trains at New Delhi — about 3h 35m wait
1 change · 32h 39m in total
Change trains at New Delhi — about 1h 50m 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 Dinhata: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Solan to Dinhata is about 1715 km by road, roughly 34.3 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1715 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹18,970 · Sedan ₹22,400 · SUV ₹29,310 · Innova / MUV ₹32,790 · Tempo Traveller ₹38,030
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,890 · AC Seater ₹3,090 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,740 · AC Sleeper ₹3,940 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,850
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,060 · Economy ₹1,750 · Third AC ₹2,430 · Second AC ₹3,460 · First AC ₹4,830
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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