Solan to Ganeshpuri
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Solan, Himachal Pradesh to Ganeshpuri, Maharashtra.
Approx Distance: 1732 km
Approx Duration: 38.5 hrs
Route overview
Solan to Ganeshpuri is about 1732 km by road, roughly 38.5 hours of travel time.
By car: Solan to Ganeshpuri
About 35h 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 (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 150. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 300. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 133 km (about 2h 40m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 433. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 583. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 733. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 133 km (about 2h 40m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 866. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1016. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1166. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 133 km (about 2h 40m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1299. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1449. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1599. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 133 km (about 2h 40m of driving) — Arrive in Ganeshpuri
By bus: Solan to Ganeshpuri
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) · ~866 km Takes about 19h 15m. Tentative fare ₹950–₹2,470.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 866). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Ganeshpuri. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Ganeshpuri. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~866 km Takes about 19h 15m. Tentative fare ₹950–₹2,470.
- Arrive in Ganeshpuri
By train: Solan to Ganeshpuri
The nearest railway stations are Kalka for Solan and Vaitarna for Ganeshpuri. Trains between them in the timetable data:
- Paschim Express (22926) — departs 10:20 AM from Kalka, arrives 01:45 PM (+1 day) at Vaitarna, 27h 25m
- With one change, 25h 48m in total: Kalka-New Delhi Shatabdi (12006) 06:15 AM Kalka to 10:25 AM New Delhi, then Mumbai Rajdhani Express (12952) 04:30 PM New Delhi to 08:03 AM Naigaon — change at New Delhi (about 6h 5m wait)
- With one change, 28h 46m in total: Kalka-New Delhi Shatabdi (12006) 06:15 AM Kalka to 07:33 AM Ambala Cant Jn, then AMRITSAR - KOCHUVELI SF Exp (12484) 10:15 AM Ambala Cant Jn to 11:01 AM Vasai Road — change at Ambala Cant Jn (about 2h 42m wait)
- With one change, 28h 57m in total: Kalka-New Delhi Shatabdi (12006) 06:15 AM Kalka to 06:45 AM Chandigarh, then CHANDIGARH - KOCHUVELI Kerala Sampark Kranti Exp (12218) 09:00 AM Chandigarh to 11:12 AM Vasai Road — change at Chandigarh (about 2h 15m 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 1732 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹19,150 · Sedan ₹22,620 · SUV ₹29,590 · Innova / MUV ₹33,110 · Tempo Traveller ₹38,400
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,910 · AC Seater ₹3,120 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,770 · AC Sleeper ₹3,980 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,900
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,070 · Economy ₹1,760 · Third AC ₹2,450 · Second AC ₹3,490 · First AC ₹4,880
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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