Kohima to Howrah
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Kohima, Nagaland to Howrah, West Bengal.
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: Kohima to Howrah
884 km · ~19h 1m · About 18h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Kohima
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.
142 km · 2h 50m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 442Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 592Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 742Look 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: Kohima to Howrah
884 km · ~19h 39m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Kohima
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Kohima. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Kohima → Howrah
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~884 km
~19h 39m|Tentative fare ₹970–₹2,530
- Arrive in Howrah
Howrah, 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: Kohima to Howrah
Nearest railway stations: Dimapur (about 46 km away) for Kohima, Howrah Jn for Howrah.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 22h 40m in total
Change trains at Guwahati — about 1h 35m wait
1 change · 23h 55m in total
Change trains at Salbari — about 40m wait
1 change · 23h 55m in total
Change trains at Jalpaiguri Road — about 43m 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
Kohima to Howrah: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Kohima to Howrah is about 884 km by road, roughly 17.7 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 884 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹9,820 · Sedan ₹11,590 · SUV ₹15,180 · Innova / MUV ₹17,000 · Tempo Traveller ₹19,750
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹970 · AC Seater ₹1,590 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,410 · AC Sleeper ₹2,030 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,530
- Train: Sleeper ₹560 · Economy ₹910 · Third AC ₹1,270 · Second AC ₹1,800 · First AC ₹2,510
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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