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Rishikesh to Dinhata

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Rishikesh, Uttarakhand to Dinhata, West Bengal.

1538 kmDistance
30.8 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹17020
Sedan₹20090
SUV₹26300
Innova / MUV₹29420
Tempo Traveller₹34140
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1690
AC Seater₹2770
Non-AC Sleeper₹2460
AC Sleeper₹3540
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹4360
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Train
Sleeper₹950
Economy₹1570
Third AC₹2180
Second AC₹3110
First AC₹4340
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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: Rishikesh to Dinhata

1538 km · ~33h 26m · About 31h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Rishikesh

    Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 150

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  3. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 300

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  4. 85 km · 1h 41m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 385

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 535

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 685

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  7. 85 km · 1h 41m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 769

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 919

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1069

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  10. 85 km · 1h 41m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1154

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1304

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1454

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  13. 85 km · 1h 41m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Dinhata

    Dinhata, 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: Rishikesh to Dinhata

1538 km · ~34h 10m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Rishikesh

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Rishikesh. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Rishikesh → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~769 km

    ~17h 5m|Tentative fare ₹850–₹2,200

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 769)

    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.

  4. change point 1 → Dinhata

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~769 km

    ~17h 5m|Tentative fare ₹850–₹2,200

  5. 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: Rishikesh to Dinhata

Nearest railway stations: Raiwala for Rishikesh, New Cooch Behar for Dinhata.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 30h 33m in total

Uttranchal Express#19566 · Express
06:37 AMDoiwala
6h 33m43 stops
01:10 PMTilak Bridge

Change trains at Tilak Bridge — about 52m wait

NEW DELHI - DIBRUGARH TOWN Rajdhani Exp#12424 · Rajdhani
02:02 PMTilak Bridge
23h 8m277 stops
01:10 PM+1dNew Cooch Behar

1 change · 30h 33m in total

Uttranchal Express#19566 · Express
06:37 AMDoiwala
6h 33m43 stops
01:10 PMTilak Bridge

Change trains at Tilak Bridge — about 52m wait

New Delhi-Guwahati Rajdhani Express#22424 · Rajdhani
02:02 PMTilak Bridge
23h 8m228 stops
01:10 PM+1dNew Cooch Behar

1 change · 31h 34m in total

Dehradun Jan Shatabdi Express#12056 · Jan Shatabdi
05:36 AMDoiwala
5h 22m43 stops
10:58 AMTilak Bridge

Change trains at Tilak Bridge — about 3h 4m wait

NEW DELHI - DIBRUGARH TOWN Rajdhani Exp#12424 · Rajdhani
02:02 PMTilak Bridge
23h 8m277 stops
01:10 PM+1dNew Cooch Behar

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

Rishikesh to Dinhata: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Rishikesh to Dinhata is about 1538 km by road, roughly 30.8 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1538 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹17,020 · Sedan ₹20,090 · SUV ₹26,300 · Innova / MUV ₹29,420 · Tempo Traveller ₹34,140
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,690 · AC Seater ₹2,770 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,460 · AC Sleeper ₹3,540 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,360
  • Train: Sleeper ₹950 · Economy ₹1,570 · Third AC ₹2,180 · Second AC ₹3,110 · First AC ₹4,340

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

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