Dimapur to Sonarpur
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Dimapur, Nagaland to Sonarpur, West Bengal.
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: Dimapur to Sonarpur
860 km · ~18h 32m · 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.
130 km · 2h 36m 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.
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 Sonarpur
860 km · ~19h 7m · 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 → Sonarpur
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~860 km
~19h 7m|Tentative fare ₹950–₹2,460
- Arrive in Sonarpur
Sonarpur, 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 Sonarpur
Nearest railway stations: Dimapur for Dimapur, Howrah Jn for Sonarpur.
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.
Transport Options
Dimapur to Sonarpur: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Dimapur to Sonarpur is about 860 km by road, roughly 17.2 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 860 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹9,560 · Sedan ₹11,280 · SUV ₹14,770 · Innova / MUV ₹16,540 · Tempo Traveller ₹19,220
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹950 · AC Seater ₹1,550 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,380 · AC Sleeper ₹1,980 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,460
- Train: Sleeper ₹550 · Economy ₹890 · Third AC ₹1,230 · Second AC ₹1,750 · First AC ₹2,440
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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