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Katni to Bidhannagar

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Katni, Madhya Pradesh to Bidhannagar, West Bengal.

1081 kmDistance
21.6 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹11990
Sedan₹14150
SUV₹18530
Innova / MUV₹20740
Tempo Traveller₹24080
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1190
AC Seater₹1950
Non-AC Sleeper₹1730
AC Sleeper₹2490
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹3080
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Train
Sleeper₹680
Economy₹1110
Third AC₹1540
Second AC₹2190
First AC₹3060
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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: Katni to Bidhannagar

1081 km · ~23h 37m · About 22h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Katni

    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. 60 km · 1h 12m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 360

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 510

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 660

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

  7. 60 km · 1h 12m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 721

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 871

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1021

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

  10. 60 km · 1h 12m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Bidhannagar

    Bidhannagar, 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: Katni to Bidhannagar

1081 km · ~24h 2m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Katni

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Katni. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Katni → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~541 km

    ~12h 1m|Tentative fare ₹600–₹1,560

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 541)

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

  4. change point 1 → Bidhannagar

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~541 km

    ~12h 1m|Tentative fare ₹600–₹1,560

  5. Arrive in Bidhannagar

    Bidhannagar, 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: Katni to Bidhannagar

Nearest railway stations: Katni for Katni, Howrah Jn for Bidhannagar.

Direct trains

JABALPUR - KOL HOWRAH Shaktipunj Exp#11447 · Express
01:48 AMMadhavnagar Roa
26h 27m196 stops
04:15 AM+1dHowrah Jn
Shipra Express#19305 · Express
11:35 AMKatni
19h 10m160 stops
06:45 AM+1dHowrah Jn
MUMBAI CST - HOWRAH Mail (via Allahabad)#12322 · Superfast
02:40 PMKatni
21h 5m196 stops
11:45 AM+1dHowrah 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

Katni to Bidhannagar: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Katni to Bidhannagar is about 1081 km by road, roughly 21.6 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1081 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹11,990 · Sedan ₹14,150 · SUV ₹18,530 · Innova / MUV ₹20,740 · Tempo Traveller ₹24,080
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,190 · AC Seater ₹1,950 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,730 · AC Sleeper ₹2,490 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,080
  • Train: Sleeper ₹680 · Economy ₹1,110 · Third AC ₹1,540 · Second AC ₹2,190 · First AC ₹3,060

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

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