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Solan to Kangra

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

200 kmDistance
4 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹2300
Sedan₹2700
SUV₹3550
Innova / MUV₹4000
Tempo Traveller₹4700
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹220
AC Seater₹360
Non-AC Sleeper₹320
AC Sleeper₹460
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹610
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Train
Sleeper₹150
Economy₹230
Third AC₹310
Second AC₹430
First AC₹590
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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 Kangra

200 km · ~4h 20m · About 4h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Solan

    An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest & refuel near Tira Sujanpur

    About 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.

  3. 50 km · 1h drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Kangra

    Kangra, Himachal Pradesh

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 Kangra

200 km · ~4h 27m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  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 → Kangra

    Non-AC or AC Seater · ~200 km

    ~4h 27m|Tentative fare ₹220–₹610

  3. Arrive in Kangra

    Kangra, Himachal Pradesh

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 Kangra

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

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 45h 50m in total

Kalka Mail#12312 · Superfast
11:55 PMKalka
6h 35m41 stops
06:30 AM+1dOld Delhi

Change trains at Old Delhi — about 13h 50m wait

Jammu Mail#14033 · Mail
08:20 PMOld Delhi
10h 30m77 stops
06:50 AM+1dPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 11h wait

Pathankot Jawalamukhi Road Passenger#52461 · Passenger
05:50 PMPathankot
3h 55m16 stops
09:45 PMJawlmukhi Road

2 changes · 45h 50m in total

Kalka Mail#12312 · Superfast
11:55 PMKalka
6h 35m41 stops
06:30 AM+1dOld Delhi

Change trains at Old Delhi — about 15h 40m wait

Dhauladhar Express#14035 · Express
10:10 PMOld Delhi
9h 50m80 stops
08:00 AM+1dPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 9h 50m wait

Pathankot Jawalamukhi Road Passenger#52461 · Passenger
05:50 PMPathankot
3h 55m16 stops
09:45 PMJawlmukhi Road

2 changes · 48h in total

Kalka - Barmer Chandigarh Express#14887 · Express
09:45 PMKalka
18h 59m94 stops
04:44 PM+1dLuni Jn

Change trains at Luni Jn — about 2h 30m wait

AHMEDABAD - JAMMU TAWI Exp#19223 · Express
07:14 PMLuni Jn
19h 56m108 stops
03:10 PM+1dPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 2h 40m wait

Pathankot Jawalamukhi Road Passenger#52461 · Passenger
05:50 PMPathankot
3h 55m16 stops
09:45 PMJawlmukhi Road

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 Kangra: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Solan to Kangra is about 200 km by road, roughly 4 hours of travel time. The road passes near Bilaspur.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 200 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹2,300 · Sedan ₹2,700 · SUV ₹3,550 · Innova / MUV ₹4,000 · Tempo Traveller ₹4,700
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹220 · AC Seater ₹360 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹320 · AC Sleeper ₹460 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹610
  • Train: Sleeper ₹150 · Economy ₹230 · Third AC ₹310 · Second AC ₹430 · First AC ₹590

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

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