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Mandi to Kalimpong

Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Mandi, Himachal Pradesh to Kalimpong, West Bengal.

Approx Distance: 1620 km

Approx Duration: 36 hrs

Route overview

Mandi to Kalimpong is about 1620 km by road, roughly 36 hours of travel time.

By car: Mandi to Kalimpong

About 32h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.

Start from Mandi. 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.
105 km (about 2h 6m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 405. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 555. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 705. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
105 km (about 2h 6m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 810. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 960. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1110. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
105 km (about 2h 6m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1215. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1365. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1515. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
105 km (about 2h 6m of driving) — Arrive in Kalimpong

By bus: Mandi to Kalimpong

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) · ~810 km Takes about 18h. Tentative fare ₹890–₹2,320.
Change buses at a major city (around km 810). 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) · ~810 km Takes about 18h. Tentative fare ₹890–₹2,320.
Arrive in Kalimpong

By train: Mandi to Kalimpong

The nearest railway stations are Baijnath Paprola (about 47 km away) for Mandi 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 1620 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹17,920 · Sedan ₹21,160 · SUV ₹27,690 · Innova / MUV ₹30,980 · Tempo Traveller ₹35,940
Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,780 · AC Seater ₹2,920 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,590 · AC Sleeper ₹3,730 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,590
Train: Sleeper ₹1,000 · Economy ₹1,650 · Third AC ₹2,300 · Second AC ₹3,270 · First AC ₹4,570

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

Mandi to Kalimpong

Route overview

By car: Mandi to Kalimpong

By bus: Mandi to Kalimpong

By train: Mandi to Kalimpong

Tentative fare estimate

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