Dumka to Chinsurah
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Dumka, Jharkhand to Chinsurah, 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 Chinsurah
249 km · ~5h 19m · 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 BardhamanAbout 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
99 km · 1h 59m drive from previous stop
Arrive in ChinsurahChinsurah, 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 Chinsurah
249 km · ~5h 32m · 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 → Chinsurah
AC Seater / Volvo · ~249 km
~5h 32m|Tentative fare ₹270–₹750
Usual tea / meal halts: Bardhaman (~170 km)
- Arrive in Chinsurah
Chinsurah, 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 Chinsurah
Nearest railway stations: Dumka for Dumka, Bandel Jn for Chinsurah.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 9h 55m in total
Change trains at Jasidih Jn — about 3h 45m wait
1 change · 12h 46m in total
Change trains at Jasidih Jn — about 6h 41m wait
1 change · 17h 5m in total
Change trains at Jasidih Jn — about 10h 55m 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 Chinsurah: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Dumka to Chinsurah is about 249 km by road, roughly 5 hours of travel time. The road passes near Bardhaman.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 249 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 ₹450 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹400 · AC Sleeper ₹570 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹750
- Train: Sleeper ₹180 · Economy ₹280 · Third AC ₹380 · Second AC ₹530 · First AC ₹730
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
Want the full Chinsurah guide?
Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Chinsurah.
Stops & Places Along the Route
Good places to break the journey from Dumka to Chinsurah. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
- Sainthia70 km from Dumka
- Santiniketan100 km from Dumka
Hotels in Chinsurah
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Kolkata
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Things to Do in Chinsurah
Mayurpankhi Ghat
A riverside platform with benches where you can relax and watch the flow of the wide Hooghly River. Many people engage in an āḍḍā at the ghat.
Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist
Founded in 1695 the Armenian church in Chinsurah is the second oldest Christian Church in West Bengal (the oldest is in Bandel). The church comes in with a clock tower…
Bandemataram Bhaban
One of the residences of Bengali novelist Bankim Chandra Chatterjee. He lived in this house during 1877–1881.
Chinsurah Clock Tower
A clock tower built in 1914 to commemorate the life of the British King Edward VII. He was the eldest son of Queen Victoria.
Chinsurah Court
The district court of Hooghly. The courthouse was originally a British military barracks built after the demolition of Fort Gustavus in 1829, which became the seat of…
Dutch Cemetery
One of the few extant non-British colonial legacies in Chinsurah. It is one of the oldest Christian cemeteries of India dating from 1743 to the end of the 19th century.
Suggested Chinsurah Itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Chinsurah
- Travel from Dumka to Chinsurah (about 5 hrs by road) and check in
- Visit Chinsurah Court
Day 2Explore Chinsurah
- Visit Susanna Anna Maria Memorial
- Visit Bandemataram Bhaban
Day 3Last sights and departure
- Visit Chinsurah Clock Tower
- Head back to Dumka
Extend Your Trip
Add a nearby place to your Chinsurah trip and see the full Dumka → Chinsurah → next stop route.
Chinsurah → South Dum Dum
About 40 km by road
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