Jharsuguda to Jalpaiguri
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Jharsuguda, Odisha to Jalpaiguri, 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: Jharsuguda to Jalpaiguri
918 km · ~19h 22m · About 18h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.
- Start from Jharsuguda
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.
156 km · 3h 7m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 306Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 456Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
156 km · 3h 7m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 612Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 762Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
156 km · 3h 7m drive from previous stop
Arrive in JalpaiguriJalpaiguri, 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: Jharsuguda to Jalpaiguri
918 km · ~20h 24m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Jharsuguda
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Jharsuguda. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Jharsuguda → Jalpaiguri
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~918 km
~20h 24m|Tentative fare ₹1,010–₹2,620
- Arrive in Jalpaiguri
Jalpaiguri, 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: Jharsuguda to Jalpaiguri
Nearest railway stations: Jharsuguda Jn for Jharsuguda, Jalpaiguri Road for Jalpaiguri.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 20h 50m in total
Change trains at Shyam Chak — about 1h 16m wait
1 change · 22h 43m in total
Change trains at Howrah Jn — about 3h 20m wait
1 change · 23h 41m in total
Change trains at Kandra — about 3h 33m 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
Jharsuguda to Jalpaiguri: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Jharsuguda to Jalpaiguri is about 918 km by road, roughly 18.4 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 918 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹10,200 · Sedan ₹12,030 · SUV ₹15,760 · Innova / MUV ₹17,640 · Tempo Traveller ₹20,500
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,010 · AC Seater ₹1,650 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,470 · AC Sleeper ₹2,110 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,620
- Train: Sleeper ₹580 · Economy ₹950 · Third AC ₹1,320 · Second AC ₹1,870 · First AC ₹2,600
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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