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Coimbatore to Imphal

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Imphal, Manipur.

3065 kmDistance
61.3 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹1,17,421
Ertiga₹1,49,603
Innova₹1,56,040
Innova Crysta₹1,92,222
Tempo Traveller (12)₹2,65,460

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹3,370
AC Seater₹5,520
Non-AC Sleeper₹4,900
AC Sleeper₹7,050
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹8,630
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Train
Sleeper₹1,870
Economy₹3,100
Third AC₹4,320
Second AC₹6,160
First AC₹8,610
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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: Coimbatore to Imphal

3065 km · ~65h 58m · About 61h of driving split over 7 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Coimbatore

    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. 138 km · 2h 45m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 438

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 588

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 738

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

  7. 138 km · 2h 45m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 876

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1026

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1176

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

  10. 138 km · 2h 45m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1314

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1464

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1614

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

  13. 138 km · 2h 45m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1751

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1901

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2051

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

  16. 138 km · 2h 45m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2189

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2339

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2489

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

  19. 138 km · 2h 45m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2627

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

  20. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2777

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

  21. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2927

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

  22. 138 km · 2h 45m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Imphal

    Imphal, Manipur

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: Coimbatore to Imphal

3065 km · ~68h 4m · 4 bus rides with 3 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Coimbatore

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

  2. Coimbatore → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~766 km

    ~17h 1m|Tentative fare ₹840–₹2,190

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 766)

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

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~766 km

    ~17h 1m|Tentative fare ₹840–₹2,190

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1533)

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

  6. change point 2 → change point 3

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~766 km

    ~17h 1m|Tentative fare ₹840–₹2,190

  7. Change buses at a major city (around km 2299)

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

  8. change point 3 → Imphal

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~766 km

    ~17h 1m|Tentative fare ₹840–₹2,190

  9. Arrive in Imphal

    Imphal, Manipur

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Coimbatore to Imphal

Nearest railway stations: Coimbatore North for Coimbatore, Jiribam (about 82 km away) for Imphal.

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.

Coimbatore to Imphal: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Coimbatore to Imphal is about 3065 km by road, roughly 61.3 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 3065 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹1,17,421 · Ertiga ₹1,49,603 · Innova ₹1,56,040 · Innova Crysta ₹1,92,222 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹2,65,460
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,370 · AC Seater ₹5,520 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,900 · AC Sleeper ₹7,050 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹8,630
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,870 · Economy ₹3,100 · Third AC ₹4,320 · Second AC ₹6,160 · First AC ₹8,610

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

Want the full Imphal guide?

Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Imphal.

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Stops & Places Along the Route

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

  1. Yelagiri320 km from Coimbatore

    Tamil Nadu

  2. Vellore405 km from Coimbatore

    Tamil Nadu

  3. Chittoor430 km from Coimbatore

    Andhra Pradesh

  4. Kanchipuram455 km from Coimbatore

    Tamil Nadu

  5. Sabroom2665 km from Coimbatore

    Tripura

Hotels in Imphal

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Things to Do in Imphal

Khongjom War Memorial

This memorial and war complex was built the princely state of Manipur (Kangleipak) fought its last war of resistance against the British in 1891, after which it came…

Manipur State Museum

It includes portraits of Manipuri royalty, tribal costumes, polo equipment (Manipur is one of the places in the world that claims to have invented the sport) along with…

Kangla Fort

The palace and fort had been used for hundreds of years to defend the Manipuris from invading neighbours such as the Assamese and Burmese. The British finally…

Ema Panthoibi Shanglen

Ema Panthoibi Shanglen is worth a visit while in Imphal.

Visit Shree Govindajee Temple

Shree Govindajee Temple is a Meitei Hindu temple, dedicated to Hindu deities Radha Krishna (Govindaji). It is the largest Vaishnava temple in Imphal district of…

Visit Manipur State Museum

The Manipur State Museum (Meitei: Manipur Pukei Lankei Shanglen) is an institution displaying a collection of artistic, cultural, historical and scientific artefacts…

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Suggested Imphal Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Imphal

  • Travel from Coimbatore to Imphal (about 61.3 hrs by road) and check in
  • Visit Kangla fort

Day 2Explore Imphal

  • Visit Manipur Zoological Garden
  • Visit Ima Market

Day 3Last sights and departure

  • Visit Pakhangba Temple
  • Head back to Coimbatore
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