Karimganj to Imphal
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Karimganj, Assam to Imphal, Manipur.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
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: Karimganj to Imphal
208 km · ~4h 30m · About 4h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Karimganj
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest & refuel near TamenglongAbout 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
58 km · 1h 10m drive from previous stop
Arrive in ImphalImphal, Manipur
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: Karimganj to Imphal
208 km · ~4h 37m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Karimganj
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Karimganj. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Karimganj → Imphal
AC Seater / Volvo · ~208 km
~4h 37m|Tentative fare ₹230–₹630
- Arrive in Imphal
Imphal, Manipur
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Karimganj to Imphal
Nearest railway stations: Karimganj Junction for Karimganj, Jiribam (about 82 km away) for Imphal.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 17h 3m in total
Change trains at Arunachal — about 10h 49m wait
1 change · 19h 26m in total
Change trains at Arunachal — about 13h 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.
Karimganj to Imphal: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Karimganj to Imphal is about 208 km by road, roughly 4.2 hours of travel time. The road passes near Silchar.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 208 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹11,710 · Ertiga ₹14,860 · Innova ₹15,490 · Innova Crysta ₹19,140 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹26,200
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹230 · AC Seater ₹370 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹330 · AC Sleeper ₹480 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹630
- Train: Sleeper ₹150 · Economy ₹240 · Third AC ₹320 · Second AC ₹450 · First AC ₹610
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Imphal.
Stops & Places Along the Route
Good places to break the journey from Karimganj to Imphal. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
- Silchar55 km from Karimganj
Assam
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Things to Do in Imphal
Khongjom War Memorial
This memorial and war complex was built the princely state of Manipur (Kangleipak) fought its last war of resistance against the British in 1891, after which it came…
Manipur State Museum
It includes portraits of Manipuri royalty, tribal costumes, polo equipment (Manipur is one of the places in the world that claims to have invented the sport) along with…
Kangla Fort
The palace and fort had been used for hundreds of years to defend the Manipuris from invading neighbours such as the Assamese and Burmese. The British finally…
Ema Panthoibi Shanglen
Ema Panthoibi Shanglen is worth a visit while in Imphal.
Visit Shree Govindajee Temple
Shree Govindajee Temple is a Meitei Hindu temple, dedicated to Hindu deities Radha Krishna (Govindaji). It is the largest Vaishnava temple in Imphal district of…
Visit Manipur State Museum
The Manipur State Museum (Meitei: Manipur Pukei Lankei Shanglen) is an institution displaying a collection of artistic, cultural, historical and scientific artefacts…
Suggested Imphal Itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Imphal
- Travel from Karimganj to Imphal (about 4.2 hrs by road) and check in
- Visit Kangla fort
Day 2Explore Imphal
- Visit Manipur Zoological Garden
- Visit Ima Market
Day 3Last sights and departure
- Visit Pakhangba Temple
- Head back to Karimganj
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