Dimapur to Shahdol
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Dimapur, Nagaland to Shahdol, Madhya Pradesh.
Approx Distance: 1667 km
Approx Duration: 37 hrs
Route overview
Dimapur to Shahdol is about 1667 km by road, roughly 37 hours of travel time.
By car: Dimapur to Shahdol
About 33h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.
- Start from Dimapur. 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.
- 117 km (about 2h 20m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 417. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 567. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 717. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 117 km (about 2h 20m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 834. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 984. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1134. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 117 km (about 2h 20m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1250. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1400. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1550. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 117 km (about 2h 20m of driving) — Arrive in Shahdol
By bus: Dimapur to Shahdol
2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- 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 → change point 1. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~834 km Takes about 18h 32m. Tentative fare ₹920–₹2,390.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 834). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Shahdol. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Shahdol. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~834 km Takes about 18h 32m. Tentative fare ₹920–₹2,390.
- Arrive in Shahdol
By train: Dimapur to Shahdol
The nearest railway stations are Dimapur for Dimapur and Shahdol for Shahdol. There is no direct train between them in our timetable data; most travellers change trains at a major junction. Options with a change:
- With one change, 46h 45m in total: DIBRUGARH TOWN - NEW DELHI Rajdhani Exp (12423) 01:06 AM Chongajan to 02:47 AM Naini, then Sarnath Express (15159) 04:00 PM Naini to 11:51 PM Burhar — change at Naini (about 13h 13m wait)
- With one change, 47h 57m in total: DIBRUGARH - NEW DELHI Rajdhani Exp (12235) 11:54 PM Chongajan to 09:50 PM Chhapra, then Sarnath Express (15159) 07:20 AM Chhapra to 11:51 PM Burhar — change at Chhapra (about 9h 30m wait)
- With one change, 47h 58m in total: DIBRUGARH TOWN - NEW DELHI Rajdhani Exp (12435) 11:53 PM Chongajan to 09:50 PM Chhapra, then Sarnath Express (15159) 07:20 AM Chhapra to 11:51 PM Burhar — change at Chhapra (about 9h 30m wait)
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.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1667 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹18,440 · Sedan ₹21,770 · SUV ₹28,490 · Innova / MUV ₹31,870 · Tempo Traveller ₹36,970
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,830 · AC Seater ₹3,000 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,670 · AC Sleeper ₹3,830 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,720
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,030 · Economy ₹1,700 · Third AC ₹2,360 · Second AC ₹3,360 · First AC ₹4,700
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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