Diphu to Imphal
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Diphu, Assam to Imphal, Manipur.
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: Diphu to Imphal
164 km · ~3h 17m · About 3h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Diphu
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
164 km · 3h 17m drive from previous stop
Arrive in ImphalImphal, Manipur
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: Diphu to Imphal
164 km · ~3h 39m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Diphu
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Diphu. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Diphu → Imphal
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~164 km
~3h 39m|Tentative fare ₹180–₹510
- Arrive in Imphal
Imphal, Manipur
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Diphu to Imphal
Nearest railway stations: Diphu for Diphu, Jiribam (about 82 km away) for Imphal.
There is no direct train between these stations in our timetable data, and no journey with up to two changes was found. Try a nearby city as the start or end, or use a bus/car leg for part of the trip.
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.
Diphu to Imphal: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Diphu to Imphal is about 164 km by road, roughly 3.3 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 164 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹6,355 · Ertiga ₹8,077 · Innova ₹8,421 · Innova Crysta ₹10,393 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹14,276
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹180 · AC Seater ₹300 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹260 · AC Sleeper ₹380 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹510
- Train: Sleeper ₹130 · Economy ₹190 · 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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Khongjom War Memorial
This memorial and war complex was built the princely state of Manipur (Kangleipak) fought its last war of resistance against the British in 1891, after which it came…
Manipur State Museum
It includes portraits of Manipuri royalty, tribal costumes, polo equipment (Manipur is one of the places in the world that claims to have invented the sport) along with…
Kangla Fort
The palace and fort had been used for hundreds of years to defend the Manipuris from invading neighbours such as the Assamese and Burmese. The British finally…
Ema Panthoibi Shanglen
Ema Panthoibi Shanglen is worth a visit while in Imphal.
Visit Shree Govindajee Temple
Shree Govindajee Temple is a Meitei Hindu temple, dedicated to Hindu deities Radha Krishna (Govindaji). It is the largest Vaishnava temple in Imphal district of…
Visit Manipur State Museum
The Manipur State Museum (Meitei: Manipur Pukei Lankei Shanglen) is an institution displaying a collection of artistic, cultural, historical and scientific artefacts…
Suggested Imphal Itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Imphal
- Travel from Diphu to Imphal (about 3.3 hrs by road) and check in
- Visit Kangla fort
Day 2Explore Imphal
- Visit Manipur Zoological Garden
- Visit Ima Market
Day 3Last sights and departure
- Visit Pakhangba Temple
- Head back to Diphu
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