Cooch Behar to Nahan
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Cooch Behar, West Bengal to Nahan, Himachal Pradesh.
Tentative Fare Estimate
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 Nahan
1660 km · ~35h 52m · About 33h 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 · 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.
115 km · 2h 18m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 415Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 565Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 715Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
115 km · 2h 18m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 830Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 980Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1130Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
115 km · 2h 18m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1245Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1395Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1545Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
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 Nahan
1660 km · ~36h 54m · 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) · ~830 km
~18h 27m|Tentative fare ₹910–₹2,370
- Change buses at a major city (around km 830)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Nahan. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Nahan
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~830 km
~18h 27m|Tentative fare ₹910–₹2,370
- Arrive in Nahan
Nahan, Himachal Pradesh
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 Nahan
Nearest railway stations: New Cooch Behar for Cooch Behar, Mustafabad (about 44 km away) for Nahan.
Direct trains
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.
Transport Options
Cooch Behar to Nahan: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Cooch Behar to Nahan is about 1660 km by road, roughly 33.2 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1660 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹18,360 · Sedan ₹21,680 · SUV ₹28,370 · Innova / MUV ₹31,740 · Tempo Traveller ₹36,820
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,830 · AC Seater ₹2,990 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,660 · AC Sleeper ₹3,820 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,700
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,030 · Economy ₹1,690 · Third AC ₹2,350 · Second AC ₹3,350 · First AC ₹4,680
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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