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Shimla to Dinhata

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Shimla, Himachal Pradesh to Dinhata, West Bengal.

1717 kmDistance

34.3 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

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Car / Taxi

Hatchback₹18990

Sedan₹22420

SUV₹29340

Innova / MUV₹32820

Tempo Traveller₹38070

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Bus

Non-AC Seater₹1890

AC Seater₹3090

Non-AC Sleeper₹2750

AC Sleeper₹3950

Volvo / Multi-Axle₹4860

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Train

Sleeper₹1060

Economy₹1750

Third AC₹2430

Second AC₹3460

First AC₹4840

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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.

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By Car: Shimla to Dinhata

1717 km · ~37h · About 34h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.

Start from Shimla
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
129 km · 2h 35m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 429
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 579
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 729
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
129 km · 2h 35m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 859
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1009
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1159
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
129 km · 2h 35m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1288
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1438
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1588
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
129 km · 2h 35m drive from previous stop
Arrive in Dinhata
Dinhata, West Bengal
Hotels in Dinhata

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: Shimla to Dinhata

1717 km · ~38h 10m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

Board at Shimla
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Shimla. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
Shimla → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~859 km
~19h 5m|Tentative fare ₹940–₹2,460
Search buses Shimla to Dinhata
Change buses at a major city (around km 859)
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) · ~859 km
~19h 5m|Tentative fare ₹940–₹2,460
Search buses Shimla to Dinhata
Arrive in Dinhata
Dinhata, West Bengal
Hotels in Dinhata

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Shimla to Dinhata

Nearest railway stations: Shimla for Shimla, New Cooch Behar for Dinhata.

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 43h 30m in total

Shivalik Deluxe Express#52452 · Express

05:40 PMShimla

4h 45m17 stops

10:25 PMKalka

CCRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Kalka — about 7h 50m wait

Kalka-New Delhi Shatabdi#12006 · Shatabdi

06:15 AMKalka

4h 10m42 stops

10:25 AMNew Delhi

CCRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at New Delhi — about 3h 35m wait

NEW DELHI - DIBRUGARH TOWN Rajdhani Exp#12424 · Rajdhani

02:00 PMNew Delhi

23h 10m279 stops

01:10 PM^+1dNew Cooch Behar

1A2A3ARunning days & live status ↗

2 changes · 43h 30m in total

Shivalik Deluxe Express#52452 · Express

05:40 PMShimla

4h 45m17 stops

10:25 PMKalka

CCRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Kalka — about 1h 30m wait

Kalka Mail#12312 · Superfast

11:55 PMKalka

7h 30m44 stops

07:25 AM^+1dSahibabad

1A2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Sahibabad — about 6h 46m wait

NEW DELHI - DIBRUGARH TOWN Rajdhani Exp#12424 · Rajdhani

02:11 PMSahibabad

22h 59m272 stops

01:10 PM^+1dNew Cooch Behar

1A2A3ARunning days & live status ↗

2 changes · 47h in total

Shivalik Deluxe Express#52452 · Express

05:40 PMShimla

4h 45m17 stops

10:25 PMKalka

CCRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Kalka — about 1h 30m wait

Kalka Mail#12312 · Superfast

11:55 PMKalka

2h 5m7 stops

02:00 AM^+1dAmbala Cant Jn

1A2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Ambala Cant Jn — about 3h 20m wait

JAMMU TAWI - GUWAHATI Lohit Exp#15652 · Express

05:20 AMAmbala Cant Jn

35h 20m280 stops

04:40 PM^+1dNew Cooch Behar

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

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.

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