Palampur to Dinhata
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Palampur, Himachal Pradesh 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: Palampur to Dinhata
1846 km · ~40h 15m · About 37h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.
- Start from Palampur
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.
69 km · 1h 23m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 369Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 519Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 669Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
69 km · 1h 23m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 738Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 888Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1038Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
69 km · 1h 23m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1108Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1258Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1408Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
69 km · 1h 23m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1477Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1627Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1777Look 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: Palampur to Dinhata
1846 km · ~41h 2m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Palampur
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Palampur. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Palampur → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~923 km
~20h 31m|Tentative fare ₹1,020–₹2,630
- Change buses at a major city (around km 923)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Dinhata. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Dinhata
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~923 km
~20h 31m|Tentative fare ₹1,020–₹2,630
- 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: Palampur to Dinhata
Nearest railway stations: Palampur Himachal for Palampur, New Cooch Behar for Dinhata.
No direct train found — best options with a change
2 changes · 50h 30m in total
Change trains at Pathankot — about 2h 5m wait
Change trains at Bharoli Junction — about 1h 48m wait
2 changes · 65h in total
Change trains at Pathankot — about 2h 5m wait
Change trains at Old Delhi — about 15h 45m wait
2 changes · 65h in total
Change trains at Pathankot — about 10h 35m wait
Change trains at Old Delhi — about 6h 5m 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
Palampur to Dinhata: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Palampur to Dinhata is about 1846 km by road, roughly 36.9 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1846 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹20,410 · Sedan ₹24,100 · SUV ₹31,530 · Innova / MUV ₹35,270 · Tempo Traveller ₹40,910
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,030 · AC Seater ₹3,320 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,950 · AC Sleeper ₹4,250 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,220
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,140 · Economy ₹1,880 · Third AC ₹2,610 · Second AC ₹3,720 · First AC ₹5,200
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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