Ara to Palghar
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Ara, Bihar to Palghar, Maharashtra.
Approx Distance: 1797 km
Approx Duration: 39.9 hrs
Route overview
Ara to Palghar is about 1797 km by road, roughly 39.9 hours of travel time.
By car: Ara to Palghar
About 36h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.
- Start from Ara. Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 150. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 300. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 149 km (about 2h 59m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 449. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 599. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 749. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 149 km (about 2h 59m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 899. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1049. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1199. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 149 km (about 2h 59m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1348. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1498. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1648. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 149 km (about 2h 59m of driving) — Arrive in Palghar
By bus: Ara to Palghar
2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- 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 → change point 1. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~899 km Takes about 19h 59m. Tentative fare ₹990–₹2,570.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 899). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Palghar. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Palghar. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~899 km Takes about 19h 59m. Tentative fare ₹990–₹2,570.
- Arrive in Palghar
By train: Ara to Palghar
The nearest railway stations are Ara for Ara and Palghar for Palghar. Trains between them in the timetable data:
- PATNA - MUMBAI BANDRA T Exp (19050) — departs 12:03 AM from Ara, arrives 07:25 AM (+1 day) at Palghar, 31h 22m
- With one change, 28h 49m in total: Ananya Express (12315) 10:29 PM Bihta to 12:25 PM Bayana Jn, then DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN - TRIVANDRUM Rajdhani Exp (12432) 01:05 PM Bayana Jn to 03:18 AM Saphale — change at Bayana Jn (about 40m wait)
- With one change, 29h 50m in total: Ananya Express (12315) 10:29 PM Bihta to 02:11 PM Narayanpur Tatwar, then Hazrat Nizamuddin-Pune AC Duronto Express (12264) 03:02 PM Narayanpur Tatwar to 04:19 AM Saphale — change at Narayanpur Tatwar (about 51m wait)
- With one change, 30h 54m in total: Azimabad Express (12948) 12:00 AM Bihta to 02:38 PM Bayana Jn, then H.Nizamuddin-Bandra Terminus Garib Rath Express (12910) 05:54 PM Bayana Jn to 06:54 AM Saphale — change at Bayana Jn (about 3h 16m wait)
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.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1797 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹19,870 · Sedan ₹23,460 · SUV ₹30,700 · Innova / MUV ₹34,340 · Tempo Traveller ₹39,830
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,980 · AC Seater ₹3,230 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,880 · AC Sleeper ₹4,130 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,080
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,110 · Economy ₹1,830 · Third AC ₹2,550 · Second AC ₹3,620 · First AC ₹5,060
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
Other routes
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