North Lakhimpur to Santiniketan
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from North Lakhimpur, Assam to Santiniketan, 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: North Lakhimpur to Santiniketan
983 km · ~20h 40m · About 20h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.
- Start from North Lakhimpur
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.
178 km · 3h 33m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 328Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 478Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
178 km · 3h 33m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 655Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 805Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
178 km · 3h 33m drive from previous stop
Arrive in SantiniketanSantiniketan, 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: North Lakhimpur to Santiniketan
983 km · ~21h 51m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at North Lakhimpur
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in North Lakhimpur. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- North Lakhimpur → Santiniketan
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~983 km
~21h 51m|Tentative fare ₹1,080–₹2,800
- Arrive in Santiniketan
Santiniketan, 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: North Lakhimpur to Santiniketan
Nearest railway stations: Mariani Jn (about 68 km away) for North Lakhimpur, Prantik for Santiniketan.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 23h 50m in total
Change trains at Salbari — about 40m wait
1 change · 23h 50m in total
Change trains at Jalpaiguri Road — about 43m wait
1 change · 23h 50m in total
Change trains at Jalpaiguri Road — about 43m 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
North Lakhimpur to Santiniketan: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
North Lakhimpur to Santiniketan is about 983 km by road, roughly 19.7 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 983 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹10,910 · Sedan ₹12,880 · SUV ₹16,860 · Innova / MUV ₹18,880 · Tempo Traveller ₹21,930
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,080 · AC Seater ₹1,770 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,570 · AC Sleeper ₹2,260 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,800
- Train: Sleeper ₹620 · Economy ₹1,010 · Third AC ₹1,410 · Second AC ₹2,000 · First AC ₹2,780
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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