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Solan to Thodupuzha

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

3037 kmDistance
60.7 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹33510
Sedan₹39580
SUV₹51780
Innova / MUV₹57900
Tempo Traveller₹67110
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹3340
AC Seater₹5470
Non-AC Sleeper₹4860
AC Sleeper₹6990
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹8550
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Train
Sleeper₹1850
Economy₹3070
Third AC₹4280
Second AC₹6100
First AC₹8530
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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 Thodupuzha

3037 km · ~65h 24m · About 61h 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. 134 km · 2h 41m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 434

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 584

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 734

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

  7. 134 km · 2h 41m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 868

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1018

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1168

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

  10. 134 km · 2h 41m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1302

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1452

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1602

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

  13. 134 km · 2h 41m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1735

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1885

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2035

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

  16. 134 km · 2h 41m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2169

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2319

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2469

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

  19. 134 km · 2h 41m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2603

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

  20. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2753

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

  21. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2903

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

  22. 134 km · 2h 41m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Thodupuzha

    Thodupuzha, 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 Thodupuzha

3037 km · ~67h 28m · 4 bus rides with 3 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) · ~759 km

    ~16h 52m|Tentative fare ₹830–₹2,180

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 759)

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

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~759 km

    ~16h 52m|Tentative fare ₹830–₹2,180

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1519)

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

  6. change point 2 → change point 3

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~759 km

    ~16h 52m|Tentative fare ₹830–₹2,180

  7. Change buses at a major city (around km 2278)

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

  8. change point 3 → Thodupuzha

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~759 km

    ~16h 52m|Tentative fare ₹830–₹2,180

  9. Arrive in Thodupuzha

    Thodupuzha, 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 Thodupuzha

Nearest railway stations: Kalka for Solan, Ernakulam Jn (about 48 km away) for Thodupuzha.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 51h 55m 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
49h 10m412 stops
10:10 AM+2dErnakulam Jn

1 change · 52h 19m in total

Kalka-New Delhi Shatabdi#12006 · Shatabdi
06:15 AMKalka
4h 10m42 stops
10:25 AMNew Delhi

Change trains at New Delhi — about 1h 5m wait

Kerala Express#12626 · Superfast
11:30 AMNew Delhi
47h 4m364 stops
10:34 AM+2dKuruppanthara

1 change · 52h 35m 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
48h 35m407 stops
10:50 AM+2dErnakulam Jn

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 Thodupuzha: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Solan to Thodupuzha is about 3037 km by road, roughly 60.7 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 3037 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹33,510 · Sedan ₹39,580 · SUV ₹51,780 · Innova / MUV ₹57,900 · Tempo Traveller ₹67,110
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,340 · AC Seater ₹5,470 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,860 · AC Sleeper ₹6,990 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹8,550
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,850 · Economy ₹3,070 · Third AC ₹4,280 · Second AC ₹6,100 · First AC ₹8,530

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

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