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Solan to Kunnamangalam

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

2838 kmDistance
56.8 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹31320
Sedan₹36990
SUV₹48400
Innova / MUV₹54120
Tempo Traveller₹62740
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹3120
AC Seater₹5110
Non-AC Sleeper₹4540
AC Sleeper₹6530
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹8000
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Train
Sleeper₹1730
Economy₹2870
Third AC₹4000
Second AC₹5710
First AC₹7980
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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 Kunnamangalam

2838 km · ~61h 26m · About 57h 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. 105 km · 2h 7m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 405

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 555

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 705

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

  7. 105 km · 2h 7m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 811

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 961

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1111

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

  10. 105 km · 2h 7m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1216

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1366

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1516

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

  13. 105 km · 2h 7m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1622

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1772

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1922

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

  16. 105 km · 2h 7m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2027

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2177

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2327

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

  19. 105 km · 2h 7m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2433

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

  20. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2583

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

  21. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2733

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

  22. 105 km · 2h 7m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Kunnamangalam

    Kunnamangalam, 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 Kunnamangalam

2838 km · ~63h 3m · 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) · ~946 km

    ~21h 1m|Tentative fare ₹1,040–₹2,700

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 946)

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

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~946 km

    ~21h 1m|Tentative fare ₹1,040–₹2,700

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1892)

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

  6. change point 2 → Kunnamangalam

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~946 km

    ~21h 1m|Tentative fare ₹1,040–₹2,700

  7. Arrive in Kunnamangalam

    Kunnamangalam, 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 Kunnamangalam

Nearest railway stations: Kalka for Solan, Kozhikode for Kunnamangalam.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 46h 45m 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
35h 30m333 stops
09:05 AM+2dVallikunnu

1 change · 48h 29m 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
45h 44m377 stops
06:44 AM+2dVallikunnu

1 change · 49h 7m 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
45h 7m372 stops
07:22 AM+2dVallikunnu

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 Kunnamangalam: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Solan to Kunnamangalam is about 2838 km by road, roughly 56.8 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2838 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹31,320 · Sedan ₹36,990 · SUV ₹48,400 · Innova / MUV ₹54,120 · Tempo Traveller ₹62,740
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,120 · AC Seater ₹5,110 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,540 · AC Sleeper ₹6,530 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹8,000
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,730 · Economy ₹2,870 · Third AC ₹4,000 · Second AC ₹5,710 · First AC ₹7,980

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

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