Katihar to Mapusa
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Katihar, Bihar to Mapusa, Goa.
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 Mapusa
2348 km · ~50h 58m · About 47h 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 · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
91 km · 1h 50m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 391Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 541Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 691Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
91 km · 1h 50m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 783Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 933Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1083Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
91 km · 1h 50m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1174Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1324Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1474Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
91 km · 1h 50m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1565Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1715Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1865Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
91 km · 1h 50m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1957Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2107Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2257Look 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 Mapusa
2348 km · ~52h 12m · 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) · ~783 km
~17h 24m|Tentative fare ₹860–₹2,240
- Change buses at a major city (around km 783)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Mapusa. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~783 km
~17h 24m|Tentative fare ₹860–₹2,240
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1565)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Mapusa. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → Mapusa
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~783 km
~17h 24m|Tentative fare ₹860–₹2,240
- Arrive in Mapusa
Mapusa, Goa
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 Mapusa
Nearest railway stations: Katihar Jn for Katihar, Thivim for Mapusa.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 47h 59m in total
Change trains at Diva — about 1h 54m wait
1 change · 49h 57m in total
Change trains at Diva — about 46m wait
1 change · 50h 10m in total
Change trains at Diva — about 3h 37m 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 Mapusa: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Katihar to Mapusa is about 2348 km by road, roughly 47 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2348 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹25,930 · Sedan ₹30,620 · SUV ₹40,070 · Innova / MUV ₹44,810 · Tempo Traveller ₹51,960
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,580 · AC Seater ₹4,230 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,760 · AC Sleeper ₹5,400 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,620
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,440 · Economy ₹2,380 · Third AC ₹3,320 · Second AC ₹4,730 · First AC ₹6,600
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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