Cooch Behar to Kalimpong
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Cooch Behar, West Bengal to Kalimpong, West Bengal.
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 Kalimpong
166 km · ~3h 19m · About 3h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Cooch Behar
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
166 km · 3h 19m drive from previous stop
Arrive in KalimpongKalimpong, 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: Cooch Behar to Kalimpong
166 km · ~3h 41m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- 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 → Kalimpong
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~166 km
~3h 41m|Tentative fare ₹180–₹510
- Arrive in Kalimpong
Kalimpong, 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: Cooch Behar to Kalimpong
Nearest railway stations: New Cooch Behar for Cooch Behar, Sivok for Kalimpong.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 4h 8m in total
Change trains at New Jalpaiguri — about 1h wait
1 change · 4h 8m in total
Change trains at New Jalpaiguri — about 1h wait
1 change · 5h 3m in total
Change trains at Alipur Duar Jn — about 50m 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 Kalimpong: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Cooch Behar to Kalimpong is about 166 km by road, roughly 3.3 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 166 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹6,426 · Ertiga ₹8,169 · Innova ₹8,518 · Innova Crysta ₹10,511 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹14,444
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹180 · AC Seater ₹300 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹270 · AC Sleeper ₹380 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹510
- Train: Sleeper ₹130 · Economy ₹200 · Third AC ₹260 · Second AC ₹360 · First AC ₹490
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 Kalimpong.
Stops & Places Along the Route
Good places to break the journey from Cooch Behar to Kalimpong. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
- Malbazar120 km from Cooch Behar
Hotels in Kalimpong
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Things to Do in Kalimpong
Army Golf Course
Army Golf Course is worth a visit while in Kalimpong.
Buddha Pada
An institute built in the Japanese minimalist style. Conducts workshops and classes in meditation, classical Indian dance, cinema, and other wisdom-based art forms.
Children Park
Children Park is worth a visit while in Kalimpong.
Triveni Camping
A confluence of two rivers, the river Rangeet with its deep green and crystal clear water, meets with the forceful mountain stream Teesta at a point called Teesta…
Lepcha Museum
A museum with a small collection of belongings of the native Lepcha tribe.
Mangal Dham
A tribute to Guru Mangaldasji, whose samadhi lies in the ground floor of the dham.
Suggested Kalimpong Itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Kalimpong
- Travel from Cooch Behar to Kalimpong (about 3.3 hrs by road) and check in
- Visit Dubdi Monastery
Day 2Explore Kalimpong
- Visit Tharpa Choling Monastery
- Visit Teesta Bazaar
Day 3Last sights and departure
- Visit Teesta Low Dam - III Hydropower Plant
- Head back to Cooch Behar
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