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Solapur to Idukki

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Solapur, Maharashtra to Idukki, Kerala.

1139 kmDistance
22.8 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹43,662
Ertiga₹55,622
Innova₹58,014
Innova Crysta₹71,473
Tempo Traveller (12)₹98,676

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1,250
AC Seater₹2,050
Non-AC Sleeper₹1,820
AC Sleeper₹2,620
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹3,240
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Train
Sleeper₹710
Economy₹1,170
Third AC₹1,620
Second AC₹2,310
First AC₹3,220
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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: Solapur to Idukki

1139 km · ~24h 47m · About 23h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Solapur

    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. 80 km · 1h 36m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 380

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 530

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 680

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

  7. 80 km · 1h 36m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 759

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 909

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1059

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

  10. 80 km · 1h 36m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Idukki

    Idukki, 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: Solapur to Idukki

1139 km · ~25h 20m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Solapur

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Solapur. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Solapur → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~570 km

    ~12h 40m|Tentative fare ₹630–₹1,650

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 570)

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

  4. change point 1 → Idukki

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~570 km

    ~12h 40m|Tentative fare ₹630–₹1,650

  5. Arrive in Idukki

    Idukki, 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: Solapur to Idukki

Nearest railway stations: Solapur Jn for Solapur, Ernakulam Jn (about 77 km away) for Idukki.

Direct trains

Mumbai CST - Kanyakumari Express#16381 · Express
12:55 AMSolapur Jn
26h 48m170 stops
03:43 AM+1dAngamali
MUMBAI CST - TRIVANDRUM Exp#16331 · Express
08:25 PMSolapur Jn
25h 36m167 stops
10:01 PM+1dChovvara

Other options with a change

1 change · 25h 53m in total

RAJKOT - COIMBATORE Exp#16613 · Express
02:27 AMMundhewadi
13h 53m83 stops
04:20 PMKrishnarajapuram

Change trains at Krishnarajapuram — about 1h 22m wait

BANGALORE - ERNAKULAM SF Exp#12684 · Superfast
05:42 PMKrishnarajapuram
10h 38m89 stops
04:20 AM+1dErnakulam Jn

1 change · 25h 53m in total

RAJKOT - COIMBATORE Exp#16613 · Express
02:27 AMMundhewadi
13h 53m83 stops
04:20 PMKrishnarajapuram

Change trains at Krishnarajapuram — about 1h 22m wait

BANGALORE - ERNAKULAM Weekly SF Exp#22608 · Superfast
05:42 PMKrishnarajapuram
10h 38m89 stops
04:20 AM+1dErnakulam Jn

1 change · 25h 53m in total

OKHA - TUTICORIN Exp#19568 · Express
02:27 AMMundhewadi
13h 53m82 stops
04:20 PMKrishnarajapuram

Change trains at Krishnarajapuram — about 1h 22m wait

BANGALORE - ERNAKULAM SF Exp#12684 · Superfast
05:42 PMKrishnarajapuram
10h 38m89 stops
04:20 AM+1dErnakulam 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.

Solapur to Idukki: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Solapur to Idukki is about 1139 km by road, roughly 22.8 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1139 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹43,662 · Ertiga ₹55,622 · Innova ₹58,014 · Innova Crysta ₹71,473 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹98,676
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,250 · AC Seater ₹2,050 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,820 · AC Sleeper ₹2,620 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,240
  • Train: Sleeper ₹710 · Economy ₹1,170 · Third AC ₹1,620 · Second AC ₹2,310 · First AC ₹3,220

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

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Stops & Places Along the Route

Good places to break the journey from Solapur to Idukki. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.

  1. Vijayapura115 km from Solapur

    Karnataka

  2. Chitradurga500 km from Solapur

    Karnataka

  3. Mysuru780 km from Solapur

    Karnataka

  4. Ooty910 km from Solapur

    Tamil Nadu

  5. Coimbatore970 km from Solapur

    Tamil Nadu

  6. Pollachi1025 km from Solapur

    Tamil Nadu

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Things to Do in Idukki

Visit Kalvari Mount

A prominent hillock near the Idukki dam, known for its 4-km footpath and a giant cross at the summit.

Visit Hill View Park

A well-maintained park perched on a hilltop, offering panoramic views of the Idukki Reservoir and the arch dam. It has a telescope, children’s play area, and a small…

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Suggested Idukki Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Idukki

  • Travel from Solapur to Idukki (about 22.8 hrs by road) and check in
  • Visit Kalvari Mount

Day 2Last sights and departure

  • Visit Hill View Park
  • Head back to Solapur
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