Solan to Durgapur
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Solan, Himachal Pradesh to Durgapur, 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 Durgapur
1688 km · ~36h 26m · 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.
122 km · 2h 26m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 422Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 572Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 722Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
122 km · 2h 26m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 844Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 994Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1144Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
122 km · 2h 26m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1266Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1416Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1566Look 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 Durgapur
1688 km · ~37h 30m · 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) · ~844 km
~18h 45m|Tentative fare ₹930–₹2,410
- Change buses at a major city (around km 844)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Durgapur. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Durgapur
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~844 km
~18h 45m|Tentative fare ₹930–₹2,410
- Arrive in Durgapur
Durgapur, 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 Durgapur
Nearest railway stations: Kalka for Solan, Durgapur for Durgapur.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 22h 20m in total
Change trains at New Delhi — about 2h 35m wait
1 change · 24h 27m in total
Change trains at New Delhi — about 3h 40m wait
1 change · 25h 57m 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 Durgapur: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Solan to Durgapur is about 1688 km by road, roughly 33.8 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1688 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹18,670 · Sedan ₹22,040 · SUV ₹28,850 · Innova / MUV ₹32,270 · Tempo Traveller ₹37,440
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,860 · AC Seater ₹3,040 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,700 · AC Sleeper ₹3,880 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,780
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,040 · Economy ₹1,720 · Third AC ₹2,390 · Second AC ₹3,410 · First AC ₹4,760
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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