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Solan to Gandhinagar

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

1249 kmDistance
25 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹13840
Sedan₹16340
SUV₹21380
Innova / MUV₹23930
Tempo Traveller₹27780
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1370
AC Seater₹2250
Non-AC Sleeper₹2000
AC Sleeper₹2870
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹3550
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Train
Sleeper₹780
Economy₹1280
Third AC₹1780
Second AC₹2530
First AC₹3530
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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 Gandhinagar

1249 km · ~26h 59m · About 25h of driving split over 3 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. 116 km · 2h 20m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 416

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 566

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 716

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

  7. 116 km · 2h 20m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 833

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 983

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1133

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

  10. 116 km · 2h 20m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Gandhinagar

    Gandhinagar, Gujarat

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 Gandhinagar

1249 km · ~27h 46m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. 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) · ~625 km

    ~13h 53m|Tentative fare ₹690–₹1,800

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 625)

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

  4. change point 1 → Gandhinagar

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~625 km

    ~13h 53m|Tentative fare ₹690–₹1,800

  5. Arrive in Gandhinagar

    Gandhinagar, Gujarat

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 Gandhinagar

Nearest railway stations: Kalka for Solan, Ahmedabad Jn for Gandhinagar.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 23h 15m in total

Paschim Express#22926 · Superfast
10:20 AMKalka
5h 59m41 stops
04:19 PMDelhi Sadar Bazar

Change trains at Delhi Sadar Bazar — about 3h 40m wait

New Delhi-Ahmedabad Swarna Jayanti Rajdhani Expres#12958 · Rajdhani
07:59 PMDelhi Sadar Bazar
13h 36m146 stops
09:35 AM+1dAhmedabad Jn

1 change · 25h 23m in total

Paschim Express#22926 · Superfast
10:20 AMKalka
19h 30m144 stops
05:50 AM+1dDahod

Change trains at Dahod — about 40m wait

HOWRAH - GANDHIDHAM Garbha Exp#12938 · Superfast
06:30 AMDahod
5h 13m50 stops
11:43 AMAmbli Road

1 change · 26h 50m in total

Paschim Express#22926 · Superfast
10:20 AMKalka
22h 30m165 stops
08:50 AM+1dVishvamitri

Change trains at Vishvamitri — about 2h 24m wait

Mumbai-Ahmedabad Shatabdi Express#12009 · Shatabdi
11:14 AMVishvamitri
1h 56m20 stops
01:10 PMAhmedabad 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 Gandhinagar: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Solan to Gandhinagar is about 1249 km by road, roughly 25 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1249 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹13,840 · Sedan ₹16,340 · SUV ₹21,380 · Innova / MUV ₹23,930 · Tempo Traveller ₹27,780
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,370 · AC Seater ₹2,250 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,000 · AC Sleeper ₹2,870 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,550
  • Train: Sleeper ₹780 · Economy ₹1,280 · Third AC ₹1,780 · Second AC ₹2,530 · First AC ₹3,530

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

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