Dumka to Kanchrapara
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Dumka, Jharkhand to Kanchrapara, 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 Kanchrapara
247 km · ~5h 16m · 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.
97 km · 1h 56m drive from previous stop
Arrive in KanchraparaKanchrapara, 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 Kanchrapara
247 km · ~5h 29m · 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 → Kanchrapara
AC Seater / Volvo · ~247 km
~5h 29m|Tentative fare ₹270–₹740
Usual tea / meal halts: Bardhaman (~170 km)
- Arrive in Kanchrapara
Kanchrapara, 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 Kanchrapara
Nearest railway stations: Dumka for Dumka, Bandel Jn for Kanchrapara.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 9h 40m in total
Change trains at Jasidih Jn — about 2h 58m wait
1 change · 9h 55m in total
Change trains at Jasidih Jn — about 3h 45m wait
1 change · 9h 55m in total
Change trains at Jasidih Jn — about 3h 45m 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 Kanchrapara: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Dumka to Kanchrapara is about 247 km by road, roughly 4.9 hours of travel time. The road passes near Bardhaman.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 247 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 ₹400 · AC Sleeper ₹570 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹740
- Train: Sleeper ₹180 · Economy ₹280 · Third AC ₹380 · Second AC ₹520 · First AC ₹720
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 Kanchrapara.
Stops & Places Along the Route
Good places to break the journey from Dumka to Kanchrapara. 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 Kanchrapara
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Things to Do in Kanchrapara
Kanchrapara Airfield
A historic airfield, used during World War II by British and American fighter jets. This area is used by Indian Air Force for special purposes.
Kanchrapara Railway Workshop
One of the major workshops of Indian Railways. The workshop is open for public in the occasion of Vishwakarma Puja every year.
Extend Your Trip
Add a nearby place to your Kanchrapara trip and see the full Dumka → Kanchrapara → next stop route.
Kanchrapara → Ambika Kalna
About 40 km by road
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