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Katihar to Bangalore

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Katihar, Bihar to Bangalore, Andhra Pradesh.

2267 kmDistance
45.3 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹78,239
Ertiga₹99,662
Innova₹1,03,947
Innova Crysta₹1,28,070
Tempo Traveller (12)₹1,76,785

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2,490
AC Seater₹4,080
Non-AC Sleeper₹3,630
AC Sleeper₹5,210
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹6,400
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Train
Sleeper₹1,390
Economy₹2,300
Third AC₹3,200
Second AC₹4,560
First AC₹6,380
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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: Katihar to Bangalore

2267 km · ~49h 20m · About 45h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Katihar

    Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 150

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  3. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 300

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  4. 78 km · 1h 33m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 378

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 528

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 678

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  7. 78 km · 1h 33m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 756

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 906

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1056

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  10. 78 km · 1h 33m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1134

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1284

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1434

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  13. 78 km · 1h 33m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1511

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1661

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1811

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  16. 78 km · 1h 33m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1889

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2039

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2189

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  19. 78 km · 1h 33m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Bangalore

    Bangalore, Andhra Pradesh

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: Katihar to Bangalore

2267 km · ~50h 24m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Katihar

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Katihar. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Katihar → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~756 km

    ~16h 48m|Tentative fare ₹830–₹2,170

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 756)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Bangalore. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~756 km

    ~16h 48m|Tentative fare ₹830–₹2,170

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1511)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Bangalore. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  6. change point 2 → Bangalore

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~756 km

    ~16h 48m|Tentative fare ₹830–₹2,170

  7. Arrive in Bangalore

    Bangalore, Andhra Pradesh

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Katihar to Bangalore

Nearest railway stations: Katihar Jn for Katihar, Bangalore City Jn for Bangalore.

Direct trains

MUZAFFARPUR - YESVANTPUR Weekly Exp#15228 · Express
02:05 PMKatihar Jn
43h 53m465 stops
09:58 AM+2dKrishnarajapuram

Other options with a change

1 change · 43h 28m in total

MUZAFFARPUR - YESVANTPUR Weekly Exp#15228 · Express
01:37 PMSemapur
6h 52m58 stops
08:29 PMKhana Jn

Change trains at Khana Jn — about 59m wait

BHAGALPUR - YESVANTPUR Anga SF Exp#12254 · Superfast
09:28 PMKhana Jn
35h 37m370 stops
09:05 AM+2dYesvantpur Jn

1 change · 44h 3m in total

Guwahati-New Delhi Rajdhani Express#22423 · Rajdhani
03:47 PMMeenapur
6m2 stops
03:53 PMKumedpur

Change trains at Kumedpur — about 1h 10m wait

GUWAHATI - BENGALURU (Kaziranga) SF Express#12510 · Superfast
05:03 PMKumedpur
42h 47m452 stops
11:50 AM+2dBangalore City Jn

1 change · 45h 3m in total

DIBRUGARH - NEW DELHI Rajdhani Exp#12235 · Rajdhani
02:47 PMMeenapur
3m1 stops
02:50 PMKhurial

Change trains at Khurial — about 2h 3m wait

GUWAHATI - BENGALURU (Kaziranga) SF Express#12510 · Superfast
04:53 PMKhurial
42h 57m454 stops
11:50 AM+2dBangalore City Jn

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.

Katihar to Bangalore: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Katihar to Bangalore is about 2267 km by road, roughly 45.3 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2267 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹78,239 · Ertiga ₹99,662 · Innova ₹1,03,947 · Innova Crysta ₹1,28,070 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,76,785
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,490 · AC Seater ₹4,080 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,630 · AC Sleeper ₹5,210 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,400
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,390 · Economy ₹2,300 · Third AC ₹3,200 · Second AC ₹4,560 · First AC ₹6,380

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 Bangalore.

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Stops & Places Along the Route

Good places to break the journey from Katihar to Bangalore. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.

  1. Deoghar195 km from Katihar

    Jharkhand

  2. Parasnath Hills300 km from Katihar

    Jharkhand

  3. Sambalpur765 km from Katihar

    Odisha

  4. Vijayawada1610 km from Katihar
  5. Ongole1775 km from Katihar

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Things to Do in Bangalore

Cinemax

Cinemax is worth a visit while in Bangalore.

Cinepolis

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Gopalan Cinemas

Gopalan Mall, Mysore Road; Gopalan Mall, Near Jayadeva Hospital, Bannerghatta Road ; Gopalan Mal;, Old Madras Road, Near Baiyappanhalli Metro Station

Inox theatre

Inox theatre is worth a visit while in Bangalore.

PVR Cinemas

PVR Cinemas is worth a visit while in Bangalore.

Bangalore Film Society

A club membership (around ₹500/year) is typically required for entrance. Foreign film series and cultural events.

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Suggested Bangalore Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Bangalore

  • Travel from Katihar to Bangalore (about 45.3 hrs by road) and check in
  • Visit Church Street

Day 2Explore Bangalore

  • Visit Hudson Memorial Church
  • Visit St. Andrew's Church
  • Visit Rice Memorial Church

Day 3Last sights and departure

  • Visit Dharmambudhi Lake
  • Head back to Katihar
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