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Katihar to Fatehgarh Sahib

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Katihar, Bihar to Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab.

1604 kmDistance
32.1 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹17740
Sedan₹20950
SUV₹27420
Innova / MUV₹30680
Tempo Traveller₹35590
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1760
AC Seater₹2890
Non-AC Sleeper₹2570
AC Sleeper₹3690
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹4540
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Train
Sleeper₹990
Economy₹1630
Third AC₹2280
Second AC₹3240
First AC₹4520
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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 Fatehgarh Sahib

1604 km · ~34h 45m · About 32h of driving split over 4 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. 101 km · 2h 1m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 401

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 551

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 701

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

  7. 101 km · 2h 1m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 802

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 952

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1102

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

  10. 101 km · 2h 1m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1203

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1353

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1503

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

  13. 101 km · 2h 1m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Fatehgarh Sahib

    Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab

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 Fatehgarh Sahib

1604 km · ~35h 38m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. 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) · ~802 km

    ~17h 49m|Tentative fare ₹880–₹2,300

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 802)

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

  4. change point 1 → Fatehgarh Sahib

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~802 km

    ~17h 49m|Tentative fare ₹880–₹2,300

  5. Arrive in Fatehgarh Sahib

    Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab

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 Fatehgarh Sahib

Nearest railway stations: Katihar Jn for Katihar, Sirhind Jn for Fatehgarh Sahib.

Direct trains

GUWAHATI - JAMMU TAWI Lohit Exp#15651 · Express
01:30 AMKatihar Jn
29h 1m240 stops
06:31 AM+1dSirhind Jn
GUWAHATI - JAMMU TAWI Amarnath Exp#15653 · Express
01:30 AMKatihar Jn
29h 1m249 stops
06:31 AM+1dSirhind Jn
Dibrugarh-Amritsar Weekly Express#15933 · Express
09:15 AMKatihar Jn
32h 11m251 stops
05:26 PM+1dSirhind Jn
NEW JALPAIGURI - AMRITSAR Karmabhoomi Exp#12407 · Superfast
11:45 AMKatihar Jn
26h 29m236 stops
02:14 PM+1dSirhind Jn
Amrapali Express#15707 · Express
11:30 PMKatihar Jn
32h 12m228 stops
07:42 AM+2dSirhind Jn

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 Fatehgarh Sahib: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Katihar to Fatehgarh Sahib is about 1604 km by road, roughly 32.1 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1604 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹17,740 · Sedan ₹20,950 · SUV ₹27,420 · Innova / MUV ₹30,680 · Tempo Traveller ₹35,590
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,760 · AC Seater ₹2,890 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,570 · AC Sleeper ₹3,690 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,540
  • Train: Sleeper ₹990 · Economy ₹1,630 · Third AC ₹2,280 · Second AC ₹3,240 · First AC ₹4,520

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

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