Katihar to Siliguri
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Katihar, Bihar to Siliguri, West Bengal.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
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 Siliguri
203 km · ~4h 24m · About 4h 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 & refuel near IslampurAbout 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
53 km · 1h 4m drive from previous stop
Arrive in SiliguriSiliguri, West Bengal
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 Siliguri
203 km · ~4h 31m · 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 → Siliguri
AC Seater / Volvo · ~203 km
~4h 31m|Tentative fare ₹220–₹620
- Arrive in Siliguri
Siliguri, 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 Siliguri
Nearest railway stations: Katihar Jn for Katihar, New Jalpaiguri for Siliguri.
Direct trains
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 Siliguri: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Katihar to Siliguri is about 203 km by road, roughly 4.1 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 203 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹11,710 · Ertiga ₹14,860 · Innova ₹15,490 · Innova Crysta ₹19,140 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹26,200
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹220 · AC Seater ₹370 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹320 · AC Sleeper ₹470 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹620
- Train: Sleeper ₹150 · Economy ₹230 · Third AC ₹310 · Second AC ₹440 · First AC ₹600
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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Things to Do in Siliguri
Dreamland Amusement Park
An amusement and theme park.
North Bengal Wild Animals' Park
The Siliguri section of the Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary with tigers, leopards, elephants, and herbivorous.
Savin Kingdom
Dagapur (near Darjeeling More). An amusement and water park among tea plantations.
Surya Sen Park
A river runs along this park with kids’ rides, play equipment, shade trees and a miniature train. It also hosts many alternative energy exhibitions and picnic areas.
Buddha Mundir Monastery
A monastery established by the Nyingma yogi, Chatral Sangye Dorji Rinpoche
Ewam (Nupchen Namchak) Monastery
A large Buddhist monastery in the Nyingma tradition.
Suggested Siliguri Itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Siliguri
- Travel from Katihar to Siliguri (about 4.1 hrs by road) and check in
- Visit P. C. Mittal Memorial Bus Terminus
Day 2Explore Siliguri
- Visit Tashi Gomang Shedra Buddhist Monastery
- Visit North Bengal Science Centre
Day 3Last sights and departure
- Visit ISKCON Temple
- Head back to Katihar
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