Ara to Gobardanga
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Ara, Bihar to Gobardanga, 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 Gobardanga
665 km · ~13h 58m · 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.
183 km · 3h 39m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 333Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 483Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
183 km · 3h 39m drive from previous stop
Arrive in GobardangaGobardanga, West Bengal
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 Gobardanga
665 km · ~14h 47m · 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 → Gobardanga
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~665 km
~14h 47m|Tentative fare ₹730–₹1,910
- Arrive in Gobardanga
Gobardanga, 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 Gobardanga
Nearest railway stations: Ara for Ara, Kankra Mirzanagar for Gobardanga.
There is no direct train between these stations in our timetable data, and no journey with up to two changes was found. Try a nearby city as the start or end, or use a bus/car leg for part of the trip.
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 Gobardanga: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Ara to Gobardanga is about 665 km by road, roughly 13.3 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 665 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹7,420 · Sedan ₹8,750 · SUV ₹11,460 · Innova / MUV ₹12,840 · Tempo Traveller ₹14,930
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹730 · AC Seater ₹1,200 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,060 · AC Sleeper ₹1,530 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,910
- Train: Sleeper ₹430 · Economy ₹700 · Third AC ₹960 · Second AC ₹1,360 · First AC ₹1,890
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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