Katihar to Bengaluru
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Katihar, Bihar to Bengaluru, Karnataka.
Approx Distance: 2268 km
Approx Duration: 50.4 hrs
Route overview
Katihar to Bengaluru is about 2268 km by road, roughly 50.4 hours of travel time.
By car: Katihar to Bengaluru
About 45h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.
- Start from Katihar. Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 150. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 300. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 78 km (about 1h 34m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 378. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 528. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 678. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 78 km (about 1h 34m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 756. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 906. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1056. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 78 km (about 1h 34m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1134. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1284. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1434. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 78 km (about 1h 34m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1512. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1662. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1812. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 78 km (about 1h 34m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1890. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2040. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2190. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 78 km (about 1h 34m of driving) — Arrive in Bengaluru
By bus: Katihar to Bengaluru
3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- 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.
- Katihar → change point 1. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~756 km Takes about 16h 48m. Tentative fare ₹830–₹2,170.
- 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 Bengaluru. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~756 km Takes about 16h 48m. Tentative fare ₹830–₹2,170.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1512). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Bengaluru. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → Bengaluru. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~756 km Takes about 16h 48m. Tentative fare ₹830–₹2,170.
- Arrive in Bengaluru
By train: Katihar to Bengaluru
The nearest railway stations are Katihar Jn for Katihar and Bangalore City Jn for Bengaluru. Trains between them in the timetable data:
- MUZAFFARPUR - YESVANTPUR Weekly Exp (15228) — departs 02:05 PM from Katihar Jn, arrives 09:58 AM (+2 days) at Krishnarajapuram, 43h 53m
- With one change, 43h 28m in total: MUZAFFARPUR - YESVANTPUR Weekly Exp (15228) 01:37 PM Semapur to 08:29 PM Khana Jn, then BHAGALPUR - YESVANTPUR Anga SF Exp (12254) 09:28 PM Khana Jn to 09:05 AM Yesvantpur Jn — change at Khana Jn (about 59m wait)
- With one change, 44h 3m in total: Guwahati-New Delhi Rajdhani Express (22423) 03:47 PM Meenapur to 03:53 PM Kumedpur, then GUWAHATI - BENGALURU (Kaziranga) SF Express (12510) 05:03 PM Kumedpur to 11:50 AM Bangalore City Jn — change at Kumedpur (about 1h 10m wait)
- With one change, 45h 3m in total: DIBRUGARH - NEW DELHI Rajdhani Exp (12235) 02:47 PM Meenapur to 02:50 PM Khurial, then GUWAHATI - BENGALURU (Kaziranga) SF Express (12510) 04:53 PM Khurial to 11:50 AM Bangalore City Jn — change at Khurial (about 2h 3m wait)
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.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2268 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹25,050 · Sedan ₹29,580 · SUV ₹38,710 · Innova / MUV ₹43,290 · Tempo Traveller ₹50,200
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,490 · AC Seater ₹4,080 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,630 · AC Sleeper ₹5,220 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,400
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,390 · Economy ₹2,300 · Third AC ₹3,210 · Second AC ₹4,570 · First AC ₹6,380
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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