Solan to Kufri
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Solan, Himachal Pradesh to Kufri, Himachal Pradesh.
Approx Distance: 35 km
Approx Duration: 0.8 hrs
Route overview
Solan to Kufri is about 35 km by road, roughly 0.8 hours of travel time.
By car: Solan to Kufri
About 1h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Solan. An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
- 35 km (about 42m of driving) — Arrive in Kufri
By bus: Solan to Kufri
Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- 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 → Kufri. Non-AC or AC Seater · ~35 km Takes about 47m. Tentative fare ₹40–₹150.
- Arrive in Kufri
By train: Solan to Kufri
The nearest railway stations are Kalka for Solan and Shimla for Kufri. Trains between them in the timetable data:
- Shimla Kalka Holiday Special (02454) — departs 09:25 AM from Shimla, arrives 09:34 AM at Summer Hill, 9m
- Himalayan Queen (52456) — departs 10:30 AM from Shimla, arrives 10:39 AM at Summer Hill, 9m
- Shimla Kalka Passenger (52458) — departs 02:25 PM from Shimla, arrives 02:34 PM at Summer Hill, 9m
- Shimla Kalka Holiday Special (02452) — departs 03:50 PM from Shimla, arrives 03:59 PM at Summer Hill, 9m
- Shivalik Deluxe Express (52452) — departs 05:40 PM from Shimla, arrives 05:49 PM at Summer Hill, 9m
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 35 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹490 · Sedan ₹560 · SUV ₹750 · Innova / MUV ₹870 · Tempo Traveller ₹1,070
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹40 · AC Seater ₹60 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹60 · AC Sleeper ₹80 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹150
- Train: Sleeper ₹50 · Economy ₹70 · Third AC ₹80 · Second AC ₹100 · First AC ₹130
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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