Mandi to Shantiniketan
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Mandi, Himachal Pradesh to Shantiniketan, West Bengal.
Approx Distance: 1798 km
Approx Duration: 40 hrs
Route overview
Mandi to Shantiniketan is about 1798 km by road, roughly 40 hours of travel time.
By car: Mandi to Shantiniketan
About 36h 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.
- 150 km (about 2h 59m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 450. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 600. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 750. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 2h 59m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 899. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1049. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1199. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 2h 59m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1349. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1499. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1649. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 2h 59m of driving) — Arrive in Shantiniketan
By bus: Mandi to Shantiniketan
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) · ~899 km Takes about 19h 59m. Tentative fare ₹990–₹2,570.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 899). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Shantiniketan. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Shantiniketan. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~899 km Takes about 19h 59m. Tentative fare ₹990–₹2,570.
- Arrive in Shantiniketan
By train: Mandi to Shantiniketan
The nearest railway stations are Baijnath Paprola (about 47 km away) for Mandi and Prantik for Shantiniketan. 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 1798 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹19,880 · Sedan ₹23,470 · SUV ₹30,720 · Innova / MUV ₹34,360 · Tempo Traveller ₹39,860
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,980 · AC Seater ₹3,240 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,880 · AC Sleeper ₹4,140 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,080
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,110 · Economy ₹1,830 · Third AC ₹2,550 · Second AC ₹3,630 · First AC ₹5,060
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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