Diphu to Sitamarhi
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Diphu, Assam to Sitamarhi, Bihar.
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: Diphu to Sitamarhi
1034 km · ~21h 41m · About 21h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.
- Start from Diphu
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.
195 km · 3h 54m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 345Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 495Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
195 km · 3h 54m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 689Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 839Look 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: Diphu to Sitamarhi
1034 km · ~22h 58m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- 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 → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~517 km
~11h 29m|Tentative fare ₹570–₹1,500
- Change buses at a major city (around km 517)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Sitamarhi. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Sitamarhi
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~517 km
~11h 29m|Tentative fare ₹570–₹1,500
- Arrive in Sitamarhi
Sitamarhi, Bihar
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 Sitamarhi
Nearest railway stations: Diphu for Diphu, Sitamarhi Jn for Sitamarhi.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 31h 14m in total
Change trains at Samastipur Jn — about 7h 15m wait
1 change · 32h 14m in total
Change trains at Hajipur Jn — about 59m wait
1 change · 45h 34m in total
Change trains at Nayagaon — about 17h 57m 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
Diphu to Sitamarhi: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Diphu to Sitamarhi is about 1034 km by road, roughly 20.7 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1034 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹11,470 · Sedan ₹13,540 · SUV ₹17,730 · Innova / MUV ₹19,850 · Tempo Traveller ₹23,050
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,140 · AC Seater ₹1,860 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,650 · AC Sleeper ₹2,380 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,950
- Train: Sleeper ₹650 · Economy ₹1,060 · Third AC ₹1,480 · Second AC ₹2,100 · First AC ₹2,930
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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