Dimapur to Kolkata
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Dimapur, Nagaland to Kolkata, 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: Dimapur to Kolkata
855 km · ~18h 26m · About 17h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Dimapur
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.
128 km · 2h 33m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 428Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 578Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 728Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
128 km · 2h 33m drive from previous stop
Arrive in KolkataKolkata, 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: Dimapur to Kolkata
855 km · ~19h · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Dimapur
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Dimapur. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Dimapur → Kolkata
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~855 km
~19h|Tentative fare ₹940–₹2,440
- Arrive in Kolkata
Kolkata, 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: Dimapur to Kolkata
Nearest railway stations: Dimapur for Dimapur, Howrah Jn for Kolkata.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 22h 40m in total
Change trains at Guwahati — about 1h 35m wait
1 change · 24h 10m in total
Change trains at Salbari — about 40m wait
1 change · 24h 10m in total
Change trains at Jalpaiguri Road — about 43m 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.
Dimapur to Kolkata: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Dimapur to Kolkata is about 855 km by road, roughly 17.1 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 855 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹29,721 · Ertiga ₹37,801 · Innova ₹39,417 · Innova Crysta ₹48,622 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹66,888
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹940 · AC Seater ₹1,540 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,370 · AC Sleeper ₹1,970 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,440
- Train: Sleeper ₹540 · Economy ₹890 · Third AC ₹1,230 · Second AC ₹1,740 · First AC ₹2,420
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 Kolkata.
Stops & Places Along the Route
Good places to break the journey from Dimapur to Kolkata. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
- Karimganj235 km from Dimapur
Assam
- Dawki245 km from Dimapur
Meghalaya
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Things to Do in Kolkata
Visit Asutosh Museum of Indian Art
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Visit Tiriti Bazaar
Tiriti Bazaar, also known as Chinatown, & also spelled as Tiretta Bazaar is a neighborhood near Lalbazar in Central Kolkata. It is usually called Old China Market.
Visit Fatima Church
Fatima Church is a Catholic religious building located on CIT Road, Kolkata, India.
Visit Wellesley Gol Talab
Wellesley Gol Talab, (also known as Gol Talab), is a park located in Taltala neighbourhood in Central Kolkata, in the Indian state of West Bengal.
Visit St. James' Church
St. James' Church in Entally, Kolkata (Calcutta), India, is one of Kolkata's most elegant churches. Built in 1862, the twin spires of the St. James' Church dominates…
Visit Osmond Memorial Church
Osmond Memorial Church, previously known as Wesleyan Methodist Church, is a historic church located at 56, S. Banerjee Road, Taltala, Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
Suggested Kolkata Itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Kolkata
- Travel from Dimapur to Kolkata (about 17.1 hrs by road) and check in
- Visit Asutosh Museum of Indian Art
Day 2Explore Kolkata
- Visit Tiriti Bazaar
- Visit Fatima Church
Day 3Last sights and departure
- Visit Wellesley Gol Talab
- Head back to Dimapur
Extend Your Trip
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Kolkata → Chandannagar
About 45 km by road
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