Katihar to Durgapur
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Katihar, Bihar to Durgapur, 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: Katihar to Durgapur
289 km · ~6h 7m · About 6h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Katihar
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
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 Durgapur
289 km · ~6h 25m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- 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 → Durgapur
AC Seater / Volvo · ~289 km
~6h 25m|Tentative fare ₹320–₹860
Usual tea / meal halts: Dumka (~170 km)
- Arrive in Durgapur
Durgapur, 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: Katihar to Durgapur
Nearest railway stations: Katihar Jn for Katihar, Durgapur for Durgapur.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 9h 19m in total
Change trains at Khana Jn — about 1h 19m wait
1 change · 9h 24m in total
Change trains at Barauni Jn — about 45m wait
1 change · 9h 24m in total
Change trains at Barauni Jn — about 45m 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
Katihar to Durgapur: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Katihar to Durgapur is about 289 km by road, roughly 5.8 hours of travel time. The road passes near Dumka.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 289 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹3,280 · Sedan ₹3,860 · SUV ₹5,060 · Innova / MUV ₹5,690 · Tempo Traveller ₹6,660
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹320 · AC Seater ₹520 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹460 · AC Sleeper ₹660 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹860
- Train: Sleeper ₹200 · Economy ₹320 · Third AC ₹430 · Second AC ₹610 · First AC ₹840
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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