Cooch Behar to Chitkul
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Cooch Behar, West Bengal to Chitkul, Himachal Pradesh.
Approx Distance: 1572 km
Approx Duration: 34.9 hrs
Route overview
Cooch Behar to Chitkul is about 1572 km by road, roughly 34.9 hours of travel time.
By car: Cooch Behar to Chitkul
About 31h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.
- Start from Cooch Behar. 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.
- 93 km (about 1h 52m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 393. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 543. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 693. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 93 km (about 1h 52m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 786. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 936. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1086. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 93 km (about 1h 52m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1179. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1329. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1479. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 93 km (about 1h 52m of driving) — Arrive in Chitkul
By bus: Cooch Behar to Chitkul
2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Cooch Behar. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Cooch Behar. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Cooch Behar → change point 1. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~786 km Takes about 17h 28m. Tentative fare ₹860–₹2,250.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 786). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Chitkul. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Chitkul. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~786 km Takes about 17h 28m. Tentative fare ₹860–₹2,250.
- Arrive in Chitkul
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1572 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹17,390 · Sedan ₹20,540 · SUV ₹26,870 · Innova / MUV ₹30,070 · Tempo Traveller ₹34,880
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,730 · AC Seater ₹2,830 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,520 · AC Sleeper ₹3,620 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,450
- Train: Sleeper ₹970 · Economy ₹1,600 · Third AC ₹2,230 · Second AC ₹3,170 · First AC ₹4,430
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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