Mandi to Bidhannagar
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Mandi, Himachal Pradesh to Bidhannagar, West Bengal.
Tentative Fare Estimate
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: Mandi to Bidhannagar
1979 km · ~42h 55m · About 40h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.
- Start from Mandi
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.
96 km · 1h 55m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 396Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 546Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 696Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
96 km · 1h 55m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 792Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 942Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1092Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
96 km · 1h 55m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1187Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1337Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1487Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
96 km · 1h 55m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1583Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1733Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1883Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
96 km · 1h 55m drive from previous stop
Arrive in BidhannagarBidhannagar, West Bengal
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: Mandi to Bidhannagar
1979 km · ~44h · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Mandi
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Mandi. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Mandi → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~990 km
~22h|Tentative fare ₹1,090–₹2,820
- Change buses at a major city (around km 990)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Bidhannagar. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Bidhannagar
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~990 km
~22h|Tentative fare ₹1,090–₹2,820
- Arrive in Bidhannagar
Bidhannagar, West Bengal
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Mandi to Bidhannagar
Nearest railway stations: Baijnath Paprola (about 47 km away) for Mandi, Howrah Jn for Bidhannagar.
No direct train found — best options with a change
2 changes · 44h 55m in total
Change trains at Pathankot — about 2h 5m wait
Change trains at Jalandhar Cant — about 6h 49m wait
2 changes · 44h 55m in total
Change trains at Pathankot — about 3h 25m wait
Change trains at Amritsar Jn — about 4h 10m wait
2 changes · 45h 5m in total
Change trains at Pathankot — about 2h 5m wait
Change trains at Bharoli Junction — about 1h 48m 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.
Transport Options
Mandi to Bidhannagar: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Mandi to Bidhannagar is about 1979 km by road, roughly 39.6 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1979 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹21,870 · Sedan ₹25,830 · SUV ₹33,790 · Innova / MUV ₹37,800 · Tempo Traveller ₹43,840
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,180 · AC Seater ₹3,560 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,170 · AC Sleeper ₹4,550 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,590
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,220 · Economy ₹2,010 · Third AC ₹2,800 · Second AC ₹3,990 · First AC ₹5,570
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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