Cooch Behar to Gir National Park
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Cooch Behar, West Bengal to Gir National Park, Gujarat.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
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: Cooch Behar to Gir National Park
2577 km · ~55h 32m · About 52h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.
- Start from Cooch Behar
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.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
130 km · 2h 35m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 430Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 580Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 730Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
130 km · 2h 35m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 859Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1009Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1159Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
130 km · 2h 35m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1289Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1439Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1589Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
130 km · 2h 35m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1718Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1868Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2018Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
130 km · 2h 35m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2148Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2298Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2448Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
130 km · 2h 35m drive from previous stop
Arrive in Gir National ParkGir National Park, Gujarat
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: Cooch Behar to Gir National Park
2577 km · ~57h 15m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. 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) · ~859 km
~19h 5m|Tentative fare ₹940–₹2,460
- Change buses at a major city (around km 859)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Gir National Park. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~859 km
~19h 5m|Tentative fare ₹940–₹2,460
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1718)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Gir National Park. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → Gir National Park
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~859 km
~19h 5m|Tentative fare ₹940–₹2,460
- Arrive in Gir National Park
Gir National Park, Gujarat
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Cooch Behar to Gir National Park
Nearest railway stations: New Cooch Behar for Cooch Behar, Gir Hadmatiya for Gir National Park.
No direct train found — best options with a change
2 changes · 70h 5m in total
Change trains at Ahmedabad Jn — about 4h 5m wait
Change trains at Veraval — about 5h 40m wait
Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.
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.
Cooch Behar to Gir National Park: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Cooch Behar to Gir National Park is about 2577 km by road, roughly 51.5 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2577 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹98,499 · Ertiga ₹1,25,557 · Innova ₹1,30,969 · Innova Crysta ₹1,61,278 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹2,22,968
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,830 · AC Seater ₹4,640 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,120 · AC Sleeper ₹5,930 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹7,270
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,580 · Economy ₹2,610 · Third AC ₹3,640 · Second AC ₹5,180 · First AC ₹7,250
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Gir National Park.
Stops & Places Along the Route
Good places to break the journey from Cooch Behar to Gir National Park. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
- Katihar270 km from Cooch Behar
Bihar
- Nalanda555 km from Cooch Behar
Bihar
- Singrauli950 km from Cooch Behar
Madhya Pradesh
- Damoh1385 km from Cooch Behar
Madhya Pradesh
- Omkareshwar1855 km from Cooch Behar
Madhya Pradesh
- Dhar1945 km from Cooch Behar
Madhya Pradesh
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Things to Do in Gir National Park
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