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Kohima to Pathankot

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Kohima, Nagaland to Pathankot, Punjab.

2517 kmDistance
50.3 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹27790
Sedan₹32820
SUV₹42940
Innova / MUV₹48020
Tempo Traveller₹55670
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2770
AC Seater₹4530
Non-AC Sleeper₹4030
AC Sleeper₹5790
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹7100
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Train
Sleeper₹1540
Economy₹2550
Third AC₹3550
Second AC₹5060
First AC₹7080
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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: Kohima to Pathankot

2517 km · ~54h 20m · About 50h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Kohima

    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. 120 km · 2h 23m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 420

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 570

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 720

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

  7. 120 km · 2h 23m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 839

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 989

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1139

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

  10. 120 km · 2h 23m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1259

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1409

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1559

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

  13. 120 km · 2h 23m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1678

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1828

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1978

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

  16. 120 km · 2h 23m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2098

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2248

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2398

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

  19. 120 km · 2h 23m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Pathankot

    Pathankot, Punjab

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 Pathankot

2517 km · ~55h 57m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. 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.

  2. Kohima → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~839 km

    ~18h 39m|Tentative fare ₹920–₹2,400

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 839)

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

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~839 km

    ~18h 39m|Tentative fare ₹920–₹2,400

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1678)

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

  6. change point 2 → Pathankot

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~839 km

    ~18h 39m|Tentative fare ₹920–₹2,400

  7. Arrive in Pathankot

    Pathankot, Punjab

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 Pathankot

Nearest railway stations: Dimapur (about 46 km away) for Kohima, Chakki Bank for Pathankot.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 50h 16m in total

DIBRUGARH TOWN - NEW DELHI Rajdhani Exp#12423 · Rajdhani
01:21 AMKhotkhoti
32h 33m346 stops
09:54 AM+1dGhaziabad

Change trains at Ghaziabad — about 6h 38m wait

Shalimar Express#14645 · Express
04:32 PMGhaziabad
11h 5m76 stops
03:37 AM+1dKathua

1 change · 50h 46m in total

DIBRUGARH TOWN - NEW DELHI Rajdhani Exp#12423 · Rajdhani
01:21 AMKhotkhoti
32h 49m354 stops
10:10 AM+1dNew Delhi

Change trains at New Delhi — about 10h 30m wait

Jammu Rajdhani Express#12425 · Rajdhani
08:40 PMNew Delhi
7h 27m78 stops
04:07 AM+1dKathua

1 change · 51h 26m in total

DIBRUGARH - NEW DELHI Rajdhani Exp#12235 · Rajdhani
12:11 AMKhotkhoti
37h 9m298 stops
01:20 PM+1dGhaziabad

Change trains at Ghaziabad — about 3h 12m wait

Shalimar Express#14645 · Express
04:32 PMGhaziabad
11h 5m76 stops
03:37 AM+1dKathua

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 Pathankot: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Kohima to Pathankot is about 2517 km by road, roughly 50.3 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2517 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹27,790 · Sedan ₹32,820 · SUV ₹42,940 · Innova / MUV ₹48,020 · Tempo Traveller ₹55,670
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,770 · AC Seater ₹4,530 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,030 · AC Sleeper ₹5,790 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹7,100
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,540 · Economy ₹2,550 · Third AC ₹3,550 · Second AC ₹5,060 · First AC ₹7,080

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

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