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Solan to Kannur

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

2760 kmDistance
55.2 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹30460
Sedan₹35980
SUV₹47070
Innova / MUV₹52640
Tempo Traveller₹61020
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹3040
AC Seater₹4970
Non-AC Sleeper₹4420
AC Sleeper₹6350
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹7780
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Train
Sleeper₹1690
Economy₹2790
Third AC₹3890
Second AC₹5550
First AC₹7760
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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 Kannur

2760 km · ~59h 52m · About 55h of driving split over 7 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. 94 km · 1h 53m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 394

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 544

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 694

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

  7. 94 km · 1h 53m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 789

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 939

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1089

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

  10. 94 km · 1h 53m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1183

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1333

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1483

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

  13. 94 km · 1h 53m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1577

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1727

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1877

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

  16. 94 km · 1h 53m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1971

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2121

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2271

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

  19. 94 km · 1h 53m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2366

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

  20. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2516

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

  21. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2666

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

  22. 94 km · 1h 53m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Kannur

    Kannur, Kerala

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 Kannur

2760 km · ~61h 21m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. 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) · ~920 km

    ~20h 27m|Tentative fare ₹1,010–₹2,630

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 920)

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

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~920 km

    ~20h 27m|Tentative fare ₹1,010–₹2,630

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1840)

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

  6. change point 2 → Kannur

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~920 km

    ~20h 27m|Tentative fare ₹1,010–₹2,630

  7. Arrive in Kannur

    Kannur, Kerala

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 Kannur

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

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 45h 32m in total

Paschim Express#22926 · Superfast
10:20 AMKalka
6h 43m46 stops
05:03 PMDelhi H Nizamuddin

Change trains at Delhi H Nizamuddin — about 4h 32m wait

DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN - ERNAKULAM Duronto Exp#12284 · Duronto
09:35 PMDelhi H Nizamuddin
34h 17m315 stops
07:52 AM+2dJagannath Temple Gate

1 change · 46h 50m in total

Kalka-New Delhi Shatabdi#12006 · Shatabdi
06:15 AMKalka
30m2 stops
06:45 AMChandigarh

Change trains at Chandigarh — about 2h 15m wait

CHANDIGARH - KOCHUVELI Kerala Sampark Kranti Exp#12218 · Sampark Kranti
09:00 AMChandigarh
44h 5m359 stops
05:05 AM+2dJagannath Temple Gate

1 change · 47h 33m in total

Kalka-New Delhi Shatabdi#12006 · Shatabdi
06:15 AMKalka
1h 18m7 stops
07:33 AMAmbala Cant Jn

Change trains at Ambala Cant Jn — about 2h 42m wait

AMRITSAR - KOCHUVELI SF Exp#12484 · Superfast
10:15 AMAmbala Cant Jn
43h 33m354 stops
05:48 AM+2dJagannath Temple Gate

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 Kannur: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Solan to Kannur is about 2760 km by road, roughly 55.2 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2760 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹30,460 · Sedan ₹35,980 · SUV ₹47,070 · Innova / MUV ₹52,640 · Tempo Traveller ₹61,020
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,040 · AC Seater ₹4,970 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,420 · AC Sleeper ₹6,350 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹7,780
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,690 · Economy ₹2,790 · Third AC ₹3,890 · Second AC ₹5,550 · First AC ₹7,760

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

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