Motihari to Dinhata
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Motihari, Bihar to Dinhata, 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 Dinhata
594 km · ~12h 33m · About 12h 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.
147 km · 2h 56m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 297Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 447Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
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 Dinhata
594 km · ~13h 12m · 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 → Dinhata
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~594 km
~13h 12m|Tentative fare ₹650–₹1,710
- Arrive in Dinhata
Dinhata, 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 Dinhata
Nearest railway stations: Bapudham Motihari for Motihari, New Cooch Behar for Dinhata.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 12h 25m in total
Change trains at Muzaffarpur Jn — about 40m wait
1 change · 15h 45m in total
Change trains at Narayanpur Anant — about 3h 16m wait
1 change · 18h 25m in total
Change trains at Narayanpur Anant — about 2h 46m 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 Dinhata: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Motihari to Dinhata is about 594 km by road, roughly 11.9 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 594 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹6,630 · Sedan ₹7,820 · SUV ₹10,250 · Innova / MUV ₹11,490 · Tempo Traveller ₹13,370
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹650 · AC Seater ₹1,070 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹950 · AC Sleeper ₹1,370 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,710
- Train: Sleeper ₹390 · Economy ₹620 · Third AC ₹860 · Second AC ₹1,220 · First AC ₹1,690
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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