Jowai to Bidhannagar
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Jowai, Meghalaya to Bidhannagar, 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 Bidhannagar
649 km · ~13h 39m · 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.
175 km · 3h 29m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 325Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 475Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
175 km · 3h 29m drive from previous stop
Arrive in BidhannagarBidhannagar, 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 Bidhannagar
649 km · ~14h 25m · 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 → Bidhannagar
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~649 km
~14h 25m|Tentative fare ₹710–₹1,870
- Arrive in Bidhannagar
Bidhannagar, 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 Bidhannagar
Nearest railway stations: Barahu (about 75 km away) for Jowai, Howrah Jn for Bidhannagar.
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 Bidhannagar: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Jowai to Bidhannagar is about 649 km by road, roughly 13 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 649 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹7,240 · Sedan ₹8,540 · SUV ₹11,180 · Innova / MUV ₹12,530 · Tempo Traveller ₹14,580
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹710 · AC Seater ₹1,170 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,040 · AC Sleeper ₹1,490 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,870
- Train: Sleeper ₹420 · Economy ₹680 · Third AC ₹940 · Second AC ₹1,330 · First AC ₹1,850
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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