Dumka to Bansberia
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Dumka, Jharkhand to Bansberia, 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: Dumka to Bansberia
242 km · ~5h 10m · About 5h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Dumka
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest & refuel near KatwaAbout 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
92 km · 1h 50m drive from previous stop
Arrive in BansberiaBansberia, 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: Dumka to Bansberia
242 km · ~5h 23m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Dumka
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Dumka. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Dumka → Bansberia
AC Seater / Volvo · ~242 km
~5h 23m|Tentative fare ₹270–₹730
Usual tea / meal halts: Bardhaman (~170 km)
- Arrive in Bansberia
Bansberia, 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: Dumka to Bansberia
Nearest railway stations: Dumka for Dumka, Adi Saptagram for Bansberia.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 12h 38m in total
Change trains at Jasidih Jn — about 6h 41m wait
1 change · 19h 5m in total
Change trains at Jasidih Jn — about 13h 54m wait
1 change · 19h 53m in total
Change trains at Jasidih Jn — about 14h 13m 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.
Dumka to Bansberia: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Dumka to Bansberia is about 242 km by road, roughly 4.8 hours of travel time. The road passes near Bardhaman.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 242 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹10,539 · Ertiga ₹13,374 · Innova ₹13,941 · Innova Crysta ₹17,226 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹23,580
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹270 · AC Seater ₹440 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹390 · AC Sleeper ₹560 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹730
- Train: Sleeper ₹180 · Economy ₹270 · Third AC ₹370 · Second AC ₹510 · First AC ₹710
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 Bansberia.
Stops & Places Along the Route
Good places to break the journey from Dumka to Bansberia. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
- Sainthia70 km from Dumka
- Santiniketan100 km from Dumka
- Ambika Kalna210 km from Dumka
Hotels in Bansberia
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Things to Do in Bansberia
Dargah of Zafar Khan Gazi
The dargah contains the mortal remains of Zafar Khan, a commander of the Delhi Sultan Feroze Shah. He defeated the local Hindu king and established the Turkish rule in…
Hangseshwari Temple
A Hindu temple dedicated to Hangseshwari, a form of Goddess Kali and an incarnation of Devi. It was built between 1799 and 1814.
Ananta Basudev Temple
Unlike its neighbour Hangeshwari the Ananta Basudev Temple follows the typical Bengal temple architecture of ek-ratna, single pinnacle. The pinnacle of Anantabasudev…
Tribeni
An old holy place for the Hindus. Here the Hooghly River divides into three branches.
Suggested Bansberia Itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Bansberia
- Travel from Dumka to Bansberia (about 4.8 hrs by road) and check in
- Visit Tribeni
Day 2Last sights and departure
- Visit Dargah of Zafar Khan Gazi
- Head back to Dumka
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