Jalpaiguri to Sundarbans National Park
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Jalpaiguri, West Bengal to Sundarbans National Park, 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: Jalpaiguri to Sundarbans National Park
677 km · ~14h 12m · About 14h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Jalpaiguri
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.
189 km · 3h 46m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 339Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 489Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
189 km · 3h 46m drive from previous stop
Arrive in Sundarbans National ParkSundarbans National Park, 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: Jalpaiguri to Sundarbans National Park
677 km · ~15h 3m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Jalpaiguri
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Jalpaiguri. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Jalpaiguri → Sundarbans National Park
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~677 km
~15h 3m|Tentative fare ₹740–₹1,950
- Arrive in Sundarbans National Park
Sundarbans National Park, 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: Jalpaiguri to Sundarbans National Park
Nearest railway stations: Jalpaiguri Road for Jalpaiguri, Haldia (about 88 km away) for Sundarbans National Park.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 21h 33m in total
Change trains at Kolkata Sealdah — about 8h 2m wait
1 change · 23h 3m in total
Change trains at Kolkata Sealdah — about 8h 52m wait
1 change · 23h 11m in total
Change trains at Panskura — about 8h 48m 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
Jalpaiguri to Sundarbans National Park: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Jalpaiguri to Sundarbans National Park is about 677 km by road, roughly 13.5 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 677 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹7,550 · Sedan ₹8,900 · SUV ₹11,660 · Innova / MUV ₹13,060 · Tempo Traveller ₹15,190
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹740 · AC Seater ₹1,220 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,080 · AC Sleeper ₹1,560 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,950
- Train: Sleeper ₹440 · Economy ₹710 · Third AC ₹980 · Second AC ₹1,380 · First AC ₹1,930
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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