Kolkata to Dimapur
The distance from Kolkata to Dimapur is about 823 km by road, roughly 16.5 hours (estimated).
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.
Overview
The distance from Kolkata to Dimapur is about 823 km by road, roughly 16.5 hours (estimated).
Route Map
By Car: Kolkata to Dimapur
823 km · ~17h 48m · About 16h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Kolkata
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.
112 km · 2h 14m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 412Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 562Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 712Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
112 km · 2h 14m drive from previous stop
Arrive in DimapurDimapur, Nagaland
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: Kolkata to Dimapur
823 km · ~18h 17m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Kolkata
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Kolkata. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Kolkata → Dimapur
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~823 km
~18h 17m|Tentative fare ₹910–₹2,350
- Arrive in Dimapur
Dimapur, Nagaland
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Kolkata to Dimapur
Nearest railway stations: Howrah Jn for Kolkata, Dimapur for Dimapur.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 25h 1m in total
Change trains at Makuria — about 2h 49m wait
1 change · 25h 1m in total
Change trains at Makuria — about 2h 49m wait
1 change · 25h 24m in total
Change trains at Liluah — about 1h 16m 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.
Stops & Places Along the Route
Good places to break the journey from Kolkata to Dimapur. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
- Mawlynnong600 km from Kolkata
Meghalaya
- Karimganj620 km from Kolkata
Assam
Hotels in Dimapur
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Things to Do in Dimapur
Dimapur Ao Baptist Church
The largest church in Asia.
Visit Rangapahar Wildlife Sanctuary
Rangapahar Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary in the Chümoukedima District of the Indian state of Nagaland.
Budget Estimate
road
823 km
16.5 hours
Approximately 823 km by road from Kolkata to Dimapur, roughly 16.5 hours of driving (estimate from straight-line distance).
train
823 km
The nearest railway station to Dimapur is Dimapur railway station, about 0 km from the town centre.
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Frequently Asked Questions
About 823 km by road (estimated from straight-line distance).
Dimapur Airport (DMU), about 5 km away.
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