Ara to Dinhata
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Ara, Bihar to Dinhata, West Bengal.
Tentative Fare Estimate
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: Ara to Dinhata
631 km · ~13h 17m · About 13h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Ara
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
166 km · 3h 19m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 316Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 466Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
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: Ara to Dinhata
631 km · ~14h 1m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Ara
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Ara. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Ara → Dinhata
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~631 km
~14h 1m|Tentative fare ₹690–₹1,820
- Arrive in Dinhata
Dinhata, West Bengal
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Ara to Dinhata
Nearest railway stations: Ara for Ara, New Cooch Behar for Dinhata.
Direct trains
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
Ara to Dinhata: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Ara to Dinhata is about 631 km by road, roughly 12.6 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 631 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹7,040 · Sedan ₹8,300 · SUV ₹10,880 · Innova / MUV ₹12,190 · Tempo Traveller ₹14,180
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹690 · AC Seater ₹1,140 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,010 · AC Sleeper ₹1,450 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,820
- Train: Sleeper ₹410 · Economy ₹660 · Third AC ₹910 · Second AC ₹1,290 · First AC ₹1,800
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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