Howrah to Dandeli
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Howrah, West Bengal to Dandeli, Karnataka.
Approx Distance: 2144 km
Approx Duration: 47.6 hrs
Route overview
Howrah to Dandeli is about 2144 km by road, roughly 47.6 hours of travel time.
By car: Howrah to Dandeli
About 43h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.
- Start from Howrah. 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.
- 129 km (about 2h 35m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 429. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 579. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 729. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 129 km (about 2h 35m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 858. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1008. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1158. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 129 km (about 2h 35m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1286. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1436. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1586. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 129 km (about 2h 35m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1715. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1865. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2015. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 129 km (about 2h 35m of driving) — Arrive in Dandeli
By bus: Howrah to Dandeli
3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Howrah. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Howrah. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Howrah → change point 1. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~715 km Takes about 15h 53m. Tentative fare ₹790–₹2,050.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 715). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Dandeli. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~715 km Takes about 15h 53m. Tentative fare ₹790–₹2,050.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1429). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Dandeli. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → Dandeli. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~715 km Takes about 15h 53m. Tentative fare ₹790–₹2,050.
- Arrive in Dandeli
By train: Howrah to Dandeli
The nearest railway stations are Howrah Jn for Howrah and Tavargatti for Dandeli. Trains between them in the timetable data:
- HOWRAH - VASCO DA GAMA Amravati Exp (18047) — departs 11:39 PM from Maurigram, arrives 10:13 AM (+2 days) at Tavargatti, 34h 34m
- With one change, 35h 51m in total: Howrah-Puri Express (12837) 10:35 PM Howrah Jn to 03:43 AM Haridaspur, then HOWRAH - VASCO DA GAMA Amravati Exp (18047) 04:48 AM Haridaspur to 10:26 AM Devarayi — change at Haridaspur (about 1h 5m wait)
- With one change, 36h 31m in total: HOWRAH - PUNE Azad Hind SF Exp (12130) 09:55 PM Howrah Jn to 09:57 PM Tikiapara, then HOWRAH - VASCO DA GAMA Amravati Exp (18047) 11:32 PM Tikiapara to 10:26 AM Devarayi — change at Tikiapara (about 1h 35m wait)
- With one change, 37h 1m in total: K SANTRAGANCHI - PORBANDAR Kavi Guru SF Exp (12950) 09:25 PM Santragachi Jn to 09:32 PM Sankrall, then HOWRAH - VASCO DA GAMA Amravati Exp (18047) 11:44 PM Sankrall to 10:26 AM Devarayi — change at Sankrall (about 2h 12m 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 2144 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹23,680 · Sedan ₹27,970 · SUV ₹36,600 · Innova / MUV ₹40,940 · Tempo Traveller ₹47,470
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,360 · AC Seater ₹3,860 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,430 · AC Sleeper ₹4,930 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,050
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,320 · Economy ₹2,170 · Third AC ₹3,030 · Second AC ₹4,320 · First AC ₹6,030
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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