Malda to Bikaner
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Malda, West Bengal to Bikaner, Rajasthan.
Approx Distance: 1965 km
Approx Duration: 43.7 hrs
Route overview
Malda to Bikaner is about 1965 km by road, roughly 43.7 hours of travel time.
By car: Malda to Bikaner
About 39h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.
- Start from Malda. 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.
- 93 km (about 1h 52m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 393. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 543. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 693. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 93 km (about 1h 52m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 786. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 936. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1086. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 93 km (about 1h 52m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1179. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1329. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1479. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 93 km (about 1h 52m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1572. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1722. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1872. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 93 km (about 1h 52m of driving) — Arrive in Bikaner
By bus: Malda to Bikaner
2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Malda. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Malda. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Malda → change point 1. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~983 km Takes about 21h 51m. Tentative fare ₹1,080–₹2,800.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 983). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Bikaner. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Bikaner. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~983 km Takes about 21h 51m. Tentative fare ₹1,080–₹2,800.
- Arrive in Bikaner
By train: Malda to Bikaner
The nearest railway stations are Malda Town for Malda and Bikaner Jn for Bikaner. There is no direct train between them in our timetable data; most travellers change trains at a major junction. Options with a change:
- With one change, 40h 33m in total: HALDIBARI - KOLKATA CHITPUR SF Intercity Exp (12364) 01:07 PM Eklakhi to 05:32 PM Khana Jn, then KOLKATA CHITPUR - BIKANER Pratap Exp (12496) 12:26 AM Khana Jn to 05:40 AM Bikaner Jn — change at Khana Jn (about 6h 54m wait)
- With one change, 42h 10m in total: Balurghat-New Jalpaiguri Intercity Express (15763) 12:50 PM Eklakhi to 01:33 PM Kumedpur, then Guwahati Barmer Express Slip (15632-Slip) 09:13 PM Kumedpur to 07:00 AM Bikaner Jn — change at Kumedpur (about 7h 40m wait)
- With one change, 45h 46m in total: GUWAHATI - KOLKATA Garib Rath Exp (12518) 07:54 AM Eklakhi to 03:00 PM Kolkata Chitpur, then KOLKATA CHITPUR - BIKANER Pratap Exp (12496) 10:40 PM Kolkata Chitpur to 05:40 AM Bikaner Jn — change at Kolkata Chitpur (about 7h 40m wait)
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 1965 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹21,720 · Sedan ₹25,650 · SUV ₹33,560 · Innova / MUV ₹37,540 · Tempo Traveller ₹43,530
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,160 · AC Seater ₹3,540 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,140 · AC Sleeper ₹4,520 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,550
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,210 · Economy ₹2,000 · Third AC ₹2,780 · Second AC ₹3,960 · First AC ₹5,530
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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