Motihari to Bidhannagar
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Motihari, Bihar 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: Motihari to Bidhannagar
747 km · ~16h 16m · About 15h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Motihari
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.
74 km · 1h 28m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 374Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 524Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 674Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
74 km · 1h 28m 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: Motihari to Bidhannagar
747 km · ~16h 36m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Motihari
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Motihari. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Motihari → Bidhannagar
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~747 km
~16h 36m|Tentative fare ₹820–₹2,140
- 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: Motihari to Bidhannagar
Nearest railway stations: Bapudham Motihari for Motihari, Howrah Jn for Bidhannagar.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 14h 43m in total
Change trains at Hathidah Jn — about 2h 3m wait
1 change · 15h 28m in total
Change trains at Sitarampur — about 3h 46m wait
1 change · 15h 56m in total
Change trains at Narayanpur Anant — about 1h 38m 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
Motihari to Bidhannagar: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Motihari to Bidhannagar is about 747 km by road, roughly 14.9 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 747 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹8,320 · Sedan ₹9,810 · SUV ₹12,850 · Innova / MUV ₹14,390 · Tempo Traveller ₹16,730
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹820 · AC Seater ₹1,340 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,200 · AC Sleeper ₹1,720 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,140
- Train: Sleeper ₹480 · Economy ₹780 · Third AC ₹1,080 · Second AC ₹1,520 · First AC ₹2,120
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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