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Idukki to Dinhata

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Idukki, Kerala to Dinhata, West Bengal.

2899 kmDistance
58 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹31990
Sedan₹37790
SUV₹49430
Innova / MUV₹55280
Tempo Traveller₹64080
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹3190
AC Seater₹5220
Non-AC Sleeper₹4640
AC Sleeper₹6670
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹8170
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Train
Sleeper₹1770
Economy₹2930
Third AC₹4090
Second AC₹5830
First AC₹8150
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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.

  1. Start from Idukki

    Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 150

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  3. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 300

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  4. 114 km · 2h 17m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 414

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 564

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 714

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  7. 114 km · 2h 17m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 828

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 978

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1128

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  10. 114 km · 2h 17m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1242

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1392

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1542

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  13. 114 km · 2h 17m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1657

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1807

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1957

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  16. 114 km · 2h 17m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2071

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2221

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2371

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  19. 114 km · 2h 17m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2485

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  20. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2635

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  21. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2785

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  22. 114 km · 2h 17m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Dinhata

    Dinhata, 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: Idukki to Dinhata

2899 km · ~64h 24m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. 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.

  2. Idukki → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~966 km

    ~21h 28m|Tentative fare ₹1,060–₹2,750

  3. 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.

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~966 km

    ~21h 28m|Tentative fare ₹1,060–₹2,750

  5. 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.

  6. change point 2 → Dinhata

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~966 km

    ~21h 28m|Tentative fare ₹1,060–₹2,750

  7. 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

RIVANDRUM - GUWAHATI Exp#12515 · Superfast
05:48 PMAngamali
53h 55m548 stops
11:43 PM+2dNew Cooch Behar
TRIVANDRUM - GUWAHATI SF Exp#12507 · Superfast
09:36 PMChovvara
52h 32m552 stops
02:08 AM+3dNew Cooch Behar

Other options with a change

1 change · 52h 37m in total

KANNIYAKUMARI - DIBRUGARH Vivek Exp#15905 · Express
09:31 PMKalamassery
13h 34m114 stops
11:05 AM+1dGudur Jn

Change trains at Gudur Jn — about 56m wait

TRIVANDRUM - GUWAHATI SF Exp#12507 · Superfast
12:01 PMGudur Jn
38h 7m398 stops
02:08 AM+2dNew Cooch Behar

1 change · 53h 40m in total

Gurudev Express#12659 · Superfast
08:28 PMErnakulam Jn
17h 15m133 stops
01:43 PM+1dKadavakuduru

Change trains at Kadavakuduru — about 1h 13m wait

TRIVANDRUM - GUWAHATI SF Exp#12507 · Superfast
02:56 PMKadavakuduru
35h 12m373 stops
02:08 AM+2dNew Cooch Behar

1 change · 53h 41m in total

Himsagar Express#16317 · Express
08:27 PMErnakulam Jn
17h 19m134 stops
01:46 PM+1dKotta Pandila Palli

Change trains at Kotta Pandila Palli — about 1h 15m wait

TRIVANDRUM - GUWAHATI SF Exp#12507 · Superfast
03:01 PMKotta Pandila Palli
35h 7m372 stops
02:08 AM+2dNew Cooch Behar

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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