Idukki to Dinhata
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Idukki, Kerala to Dinhata, West Bengal.
Tentative Fare Estimate
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: Idukki to Dinhata
2899 km · ~62h 39m · About 58h of driving split over 7 days, plus stops.
- Start from Idukki
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
114 km · 2h 17m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 414Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 564Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 714Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
114 km · 2h 17m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 828Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 978Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1128Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
114 km · 2h 17m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1242Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1392Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1542Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
114 km · 2h 17m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1657Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1807Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1957Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
114 km · 2h 17m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2071Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2221Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2371Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
114 km · 2h 17m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2485Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2635Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2785Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
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: Idukki to Dinhata
2899 km · ~64h 24m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Idukki
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Idukki. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Idukki → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~966 km
~21h 28m|Tentative fare ₹1,060–₹2,750
- Change buses at a major city (around km 966)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Dinhata. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~966 km
~21h 28m|Tentative fare ₹1,060–₹2,750
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1933)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Dinhata. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → Dinhata
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~966 km
~21h 28m|Tentative fare ₹1,060–₹2,750
- Arrive in Dinhata
Dinhata, 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: Idukki to Dinhata
Nearest railway stations: Ernakulam Jn (about 90 km away) for Idukki, New Cooch Behar for Dinhata.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 52h 37m in total
Change trains at Gudur Jn — about 56m wait
1 change · 53h 40m in total
Change trains at Kadavakuduru — about 1h 13m wait
1 change · 53h 41m in total
Change trains at Kotta Pandila Palli — about 1h 15m 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.
Transport Options
Idukki to Dinhata: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Idukki to Dinhata is about 2899 km by road, roughly 58 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2899 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹31,990 · Sedan ₹37,790 · SUV ₹49,430 · Innova / MUV ₹55,280 · Tempo Traveller ₹64,080
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,190 · AC Seater ₹5,220 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,640 · AC Sleeper ₹6,670 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹8,170
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,770 · Economy ₹2,930 · Third AC ₹4,090 · Second AC ₹5,830 · First AC ₹8,150
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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