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Katra to Bidhannagar

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Katra, Jammu and Kashmir to Bidhannagar, West Bengal.

2285 kmDistance
45.7 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹25240
Sedan₹29810
SUV₹39000
Innova / MUV₹43620
Tempo Traveller₹50570
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2510
AC Seater₹4110
Non-AC Sleeper₹3660
AC Sleeper₹5260
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹6450
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Train
Sleeper₹1400
Economy₹2320
Third AC₹3230
Second AC₹4600
First AC₹6430
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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: Katra to Bidhannagar

2285 km · ~49h 42m · About 46h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Katra

    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. 81 km · 1h 37m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 381

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 531

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 681

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

  7. 81 km · 1h 37m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 762

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 912

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1062

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

  10. 81 km · 1h 37m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1143

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1293

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1443

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

  13. 81 km · 1h 37m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1523

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1673

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1823

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

  16. 81 km · 1h 37m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1904

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2054

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2204

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

  19. 81 km · 1h 37m 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: Katra to Bidhannagar

2285 km · ~50h 48m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Katra

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

  2. Katra → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~762 km

    ~16h 56m|Tentative fare ₹840–₹2,180

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 762)

    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 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~762 km

    ~16h 56m|Tentative fare ₹840–₹2,180

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1523)

    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.

  6. change point 2 → Bidhannagar

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~762 km

    ~16h 56m|Tentative fare ₹840–₹2,180

  7. 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: Katra to Bidhannagar

Nearest railway stations: S M V D Katra for Katra, Howrah Jn for Bidhannagar.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 34h 55m in total

Uttar Sampark Kranti Express#12446 · Sampark Kranti
07:05 PMUdhampur
11h 5m92 stops
06:10 AM+1dNew Delhi

Change trains at New Delhi — about 6h 50m wait

New Delhi-Howrah Duronto Express#12274 · Duronto
01:00 PMNew Delhi
17h217 stops
06:00 AM+1dHowrah Jn

1 change · 38h 15m in total

Udhampur-Ahmedabad Janmabhoomi Express#19108 · Express
08:50 PMUdhampur
5h 15m36 stops
02:05 AM+1dJalandhar Cant

Change trains at Jalandhar Cant — about 5h 19m wait

AMRITSAR - KOLKATA CHITPUR Durgiana SF Exp#12358 · Superfast
07:24 AMJalandhar Cant
27h 41m310 stops
11:05 AM+1dKolkata Chitpur

1 change · 38h 25m in total

Udhampur-Ahmedabad Janmabhoomi Express#19108 · Express
08:50 PMUdhampur
1h 5m5 stops
09:55 PMJammu Tawi

Change trains at Jammu Tawi — about 50m wait

Himgiri Express#12332 · Superfast
10:45 PMJammu Tawi
36h 30m304 stops
11:15 AM+2dHowrah Jn

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

Katra to Bidhannagar: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Katra to Bidhannagar is about 2285 km by road, roughly 45.7 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2285 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹25,240 · Sedan ₹29,810 · SUV ₹39,000 · Innova / MUV ₹43,620 · Tempo Traveller ₹50,570
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,510 · AC Seater ₹4,110 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,660 · AC Sleeper ₹5,260 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,450
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,400 · Economy ₹2,320 · Third AC ₹3,230 · Second AC ₹4,600 · First AC ₹6,430

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

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