Durgapur to Bir
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Durgapur, West Bengal to Bir, Himachal Pradesh.
Approx Distance: 1829 km
Approx Duration: 40.6 hrs
Route overview
Durgapur to Bir is about 1829 km by road, roughly 40.6 hours of travel time.
By car: Durgapur to Bir
About 37h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.
- Start from Durgapur. Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 150. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 300. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 66 km (about 1h 19m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 366. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 516. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 666. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 66 km (about 1h 19m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 732. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 882. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1032. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 66 km (about 1h 19m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1097. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1247. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1397. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 66 km (about 1h 19m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1463. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1613. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1763. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 66 km (about 1h 19m of driving) — Arrive in Bir
By bus: Durgapur to Bir
2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Durgapur. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Durgapur. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Durgapur → change point 1. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~915 km Takes about 20h 20m. Tentative fare ₹1,010–₹2,610.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 915). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Bir. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Bir. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~915 km Takes about 20h 20m. Tentative fare ₹1,010–₹2,610.
- Arrive in Bir
By train: Durgapur to Bir
The nearest railway stations are Durgapur for Durgapur and Baijnath Paprola for Bir. There is no direct train between them in our timetable data; most travellers change trains at a major junction. Options with a change:
- With two changes, 55h 12m in total: West Bengal Sampark Kranti (12329) 03:18 PM Panagarh to 11:55 AM Old Delhi, then Jammu Mail (14033) 08:20 PM Old Delhi to 06:50 AM Pathankot, then PATHANKOT - BAIJNATHPAPROLA PASSENGER (52469) 03:50 PM Pathankot to 10:30 PM Baijnath Paprola — change at Old Delhi (about 8h 25m wait) and Pathankot (about 9h wait)
- With two changes, 55h 12m in total: West Bengal Sampark Kranti (12329) 03:18 PM Panagarh to 11:55 AM Old Delhi, then Dhauladhar Express (14035) 10:10 PM Old Delhi to 08:00 AM Pathankot, then PATHANKOT - BAIJNATHPAPROLA PASSENGER (52469) 03:50 PM Pathankot to 10:30 PM Baijnath Paprola — change at Old Delhi (about 10h 15m wait) and Pathankot (about 7h 50m wait)
- With two changes, 55h 12m in total: Sealdah - Amritsar Superfast Express (12379) 03:18 PM Panagarh to 07:40 PM Amritsar Jn, then Ravi Express (14633) 09:15 AM Amritsar Jn to 11:40 AM Pathankot, then PATHANKOT - BAIJNATHPAPROLA PASSENGER (52469) 03:50 PM Pathankot to 10:30 PM Baijnath Paprola — change at Amritsar Jn (about 13h 35m wait) and Pathankot (about 4h 10m wait)
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.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1829 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹20,220 · Sedan ₹23,880 · SUV ₹31,240 · Innova / MUV ₹34,950 · Tempo Traveller ₹40,540
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,010 · AC Seater ₹3,290 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,930 · AC Sleeper ₹4,210 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,170
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,130 · Economy ₹1,860 · Third AC ₹2,590 · Second AC ₹3,690 · First AC ₹5,150
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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