Jowai to Barrackpore
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Jowai, Meghalaya to Barrackpore, 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: Jowai to Barrackpore
638 km · ~13h 26m · About 13h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Jowai
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.
169 km · 3h 23m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 319Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 469Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
169 km · 3h 23m drive from previous stop
Arrive in BarrackporeBarrackpore, 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: Jowai to Barrackpore
638 km · ~14h 11m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Jowai
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Jowai. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Jowai → Barrackpore
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~638 km
~14h 11m|Tentative fare ₹700–₹1,840
- Arrive in Barrackpore
Barrackpore, 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: Jowai to Barrackpore
Nearest railway stations: Barahu (about 75 km away) for Jowai, Barrackpore for Barrackpore.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 20h 33m in total
Change trains at Salbari — about 40m wait
1 change · 20h 33m in total
Change trains at Jalpaiguri Road — about 43m wait
1 change · 21h in total
Change trains at Kamakhya — about 56m 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
Jowai to Barrackpore: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Jowai to Barrackpore is about 638 km by road, roughly 12.8 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 638 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹7,120 · Sedan ₹8,390 · SUV ₹11,000 · Innova / MUV ₹12,320 · Tempo Traveller ₹14,340
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹700 · AC Seater ₹1,150 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,020 · AC Sleeper ₹1,470 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,840
- Train: Sleeper ₹410 · Economy ₹670 · Third AC ₹920 · Second AC ₹1,310 · First AC ₹1,820
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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