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Malda to Gandhinagar

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Malda, West Bengal to Gandhinagar, Gujarat.

2059 kmDistance
41.2 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹22750
Sedan₹26870
SUV₹35150
Innova / MUV₹39320
Tempo Traveller₹45600
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2260
AC Seater₹3710
Non-AC Sleeper₹3290
AC Sleeper₹4740
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹5820
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Train
Sleeper₹1270
Economy₹2090
Third AC₹2910
Second AC₹4150
First AC₹5800
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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: Malda to Gandhinagar

2059 km · ~44h 31m · About 41h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Malda

    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. 112 km · 2h 14m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 412

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 562

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 712

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

  7. 112 km · 2h 14m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 824

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 974

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1124

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

  10. 112 km · 2h 14m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1235

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1385

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1535

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

  13. 112 km · 2h 14m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1647

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1797

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1947

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

  16. 112 km · 2h 14m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Gandhinagar

    Gandhinagar, Gujarat

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: Malda to Gandhinagar

2059 km · ~45h 45m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. 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.

  2. Malda → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~686 km

    ~15h 15m|Tentative fare ₹750–₹1,970

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 686)

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

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~686 km

    ~15h 15m|Tentative fare ₹750–₹1,970

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1373)

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

  6. change point 2 → Gandhinagar

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~686 km

    ~15h 15m|Tentative fare ₹750–₹1,970

  7. Arrive in Gandhinagar

    Gandhinagar, Gujarat

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Malda to Gandhinagar

Nearest railway stations: Malda Town for Malda, Ahmedabad Jn for Gandhinagar.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 46h 23m in total

DIBRUGARH - JHAJHA Exp#15942 · Express
07:27 AMEklakhi
7h 43m41 stops
03:10 PMBarachak

Change trains at Barachak — about 4h 45m wait

Asansol Ahmedabad (Weekly) SF Express#12942 · Superfast
07:55 PMBarachak
33h 55m271 stops
05:50 AM+2dAhmedabad Jn

1 change · 46h 36m in total

HALDIBARI - KOLKATA CHITPUR SF Intercity Exp#12364 · Superfast
01:07 PMEklakhi
4h 25m40 stops
05:32 PMKhana Jn

Change trains at Khana Jn — about 6h 58m wait

HOWRAH - GANDHIDHAM Garbha Exp#12938 · Superfast
12:30 AMKhana Jn
35h 13m338 stops
11:43 AM+1dAmbli Road

1 change · 48h 9m in total

GUWAHATI - MUMBAI LTT Exp#15648 · Express
03:36 AMEklakhi
33h284 stops
12:36 PM+1dShirsoli

Change trains at Shirsoli — about 3h 11m wait

Bangalore - Ahmedabad (Weekly) Express#16502 · Express
03:47 PMShirsoli
11h 58m87 stops
03:45 AM+1dAhmedabad Jn

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

Malda to Gandhinagar: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Malda to Gandhinagar is about 2059 km by road, roughly 41.2 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2059 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹22,750 · Sedan ₹26,870 · SUV ₹35,150 · Innova / MUV ₹39,320 · Tempo Traveller ₹45,600
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,260 · AC Seater ₹3,710 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,290 · AC Sleeper ₹4,740 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,820
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,270 · Economy ₹2,090 · Third AC ₹2,910 · Second AC ₹4,150 · First AC ₹5,800

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

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