Palampur to Durgapur
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Palampur, Himachal Pradesh to Durgapur, 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 Durgapur
1850 km · ~40h 20m · 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.
70 km · 1h 24m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 370Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 520Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 670Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
70 km · 1h 24m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 740Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 890Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1040Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
70 km · 1h 24m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1110Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1260Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1410Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
70 km · 1h 24m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1480Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1630Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1780Look 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 Durgapur
1850 km · ~41h 6m · 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) · ~925 km
~20h 33m|Tentative fare ₹1,020–₹2,640
- Change buses at a major city (around km 925)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Durgapur. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Durgapur
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~925 km
~20h 33m|Tentative fare ₹1,020–₹2,640
- Arrive in Durgapur
Durgapur, 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 Durgapur
Nearest railway stations: Palampur Himachal for Palampur, Durgapur for Durgapur.
No direct train found — best options with a change
2 changes · 43h 1m in total
Change trains at Pathankot — about 2h 5m wait
Change trains at Bharoli Junction — about 1h 48m wait
2 changes · 48h 32m in total
Change trains at Pathankot — about 2h 5m wait
Change trains at Jalandhar Cant — about 11h 34m wait
2 changes · 48h 32m in total
Change trains at Pathankot — about 2h 5m wait
Change trains at Old Delhi — about 11h 25m 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 Durgapur: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Palampur to Durgapur is about 1850 km by road, roughly 37 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1850 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹20,450 · Sedan ₹24,150 · SUV ₹31,600 · Innova / MUV ₹35,350 · Tempo Traveller ₹41,000
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,040 · AC Seater ₹3,330 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,960 · AC Sleeper ₹4,260 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,230
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,140 · Economy ₹1,880 · Third AC ₹2,620 · Second AC ₹3,730 · First AC ₹5,210
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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