Kullu to Kalimpong
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Kullu, Himachal Pradesh to Kalimpong, West Bengal.
Approx Distance: 1614 km
Approx Duration: 35.9 hrs
Route overview
Kullu to Kalimpong is about 1614 km by road, roughly 35.9 hours of travel time.
By car: Kullu to Kalimpong
About 32h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.
- Start from Kullu. Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 150. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 300. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 104 km (about 2h 4m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 404. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 554. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 704. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 104 km (about 2h 4m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 807. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 957. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1107. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 104 km (about 2h 4m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1211. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1361. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1511. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 104 km (about 2h 4m of driving) — Arrive in Kalimpong
By bus: Kullu to Kalimpong
2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Kullu. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Kullu. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Kullu → change point 1. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~807 km Takes about 17h 56m. Tentative fare ₹890–₹2,310.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 807). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Kalimpong. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Kalimpong. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~807 km Takes about 17h 56m. Tentative fare ₹890–₹2,310.
- Arrive in Kalimpong
By train: Kullu to Kalimpong
The nearest railway stations are Baijnath Paprola (about 46 km away) for Kullu and Oodlabari for Kalimpong. There is no direct train between them in our timetable data; most travellers change trains at a major junction.
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.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1614 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹17,850 · Sedan ₹21,080 · SUV ₹27,590 · Innova / MUV ₹30,870 · Tempo Traveller ₹35,810
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,780 · AC Seater ₹2,910 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,580 · AC Sleeper ₹3,710 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,570
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,000 · Economy ₹1,640 · Third AC ₹2,290 · Second AC ₹3,260 · First AC ₹4,550
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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