Delhi to Bangkok overland: route, cost and stops
Delhi to Bangkok, overland all the way, across 5 countries, with every leg costed. This is the planner's own output for the corridor — 10 stops, 18 legs, 63h on the move.
Modelled estimates, not live fares. Last rebuilt 2026-09-23.
This is one version of the corridor. Change the budget, the pace, the dates or the bed type and the route rebuilds around them.
Open this route in the plannerThe route, leg by leg
Each row is the mode the planner picked as the best balance of time and money. Alternatives on every leg — including night trains and coaches — are in the planner itself.
| Leg | Mode | Time | Fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi → Agra | Rail | 2.6h | €4–€5 |
| Agra → Varanasi | Night train | 8.9h | €10–€20 |
| Varanasi → Kathmandu | Rail | 4.6h | €5–€10 |
| Kathmandu → Muzaffarpur | Rail | 2.6h | €5–€5 |
| Muzaffarpur → Patna | Rail | 1.2h | €4–€4 |
| Patna → Jamshedpur | Fast train | 2.8h | €5–€15 |
| Jamshedpur → Kolkata | Rail | 3.1h | €5–€5 |
| Kolkata → Khulna | Coach | 2.6h | €4–€5 |
| Khulna → Dhaka | Coach | 2.7h | €5–€10 |
| Dhaka → Chattogram | Coach | 4h | €5–€10 |
| Chattogram → Aizawl | Coach | 3.5h | €5–€5 |
| Aizawl → Kalemyo | Rail | 2.2h | €5–€5 |
| Kalemyo → Bagan | Rail | 3.3h | €5–€10 |
| Bagan → Mandalay | Rail | 2.3h | €5–€5 |
| Mandalay → Taunggyi | Rail | 2.4h | €5–€5 |
| Taunggyi → Mae Hong Son | Rail | 2.7h | €5–€5 |
| Mae Hong Son → Chiang Mai | Rail | 1.9h | €5–€5 |
| Chiang Mai → Bangkok | Night train | 9.5h | €15–€40 |
What it costs
| Component | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport | €102 | €115 | €169 |
| Beds | €133 | €157 | €201 |
| Daily spending | €345 | €431 | €582 |
| Total per person | €691 | €826 | €1,093 |
Dorm beds, two people sharing where a room is cheaper than two dorm bunks. Daily spending is food and local transport, modelled per city rather than averaged across the trip.
Where you stop
Delhi, India
Worth the time: Red Fort, Humayun's Tomb, Chandni Chowk
Eating: Thali €2.50; street chaat under €1
Beds near the centre:
Jodhpur Officers' Hostel · hostelAaradhna - Senior Citizen's Home for Women · hostelNarmada Aparment for Member of Parliament · guest house
Markets and cheap eats:
FRUIT & CHATT CORNER · marketFood Croner · market
Agra, India
Worth the time: Taj Mahal at dawn, Agra Fort
Eating: Thali €2
Beds near the centre:
Girls Hostel · hostelK D Hostal Campus · hostelJanta Guest House · guest house
Markets and cheap eats:
Kinari Bazar · marketLohar Gali · marketlohamandi Market · market
Varanasi, India
Worth the time: Ganges ghats at dawn, Sarnath
Eating: Ghat-side thali €2
Beds near the centre:
Zostel · hostelThe Commune Varanasi · hostelKashi Vishwanath Homestay · hotel
Markets and cheap eats:
Food Court · marketModular kichen work · marketMomo Time · market
Kathmandu, Nepal
Worth the time: Durbar Square, Boudhanath, Annapurna trailheads
Eating: Dal bhat €2.50, refills free
Beds near the centre:
Unique Girls Hostel · hostelKathmandu Youth Hostel · hostelDream Garden Inn · guest house
Markets and cheap eats:
Cereals and Tubers · marketसुभ लक्ष्मी फर्निचर शोरुम · marketआकाश भैरब स्वाडिस्ता मोमो सेन्टर · market
Kolkata, India
Beds near the centre:
Tourist Inn · hostelSANTANA GUESTHOUSE · hostelGeorgian Inn · guest house
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Beds near the centre:
কাজী নজরুল ইসলাম হল · hostelDhaka Nursing College Ladies Hostel, Dhaka U · hostelBishombor house · guest house
Chattogram, Bangladesh
Beds near the centre:
Muslim High School Hostel · hostelSher- e- Bangla AK Fazrul Hoque Male Hostel · hostelCircuit House · guest house
Bagan, Myanmar
Worth the time: Temple plain at sunrise, e-bike routes
Eating: Curry sets €2
Beds near the centre:
Arthawka B&B (real place) · hostelYaung Chi Oo · guest houseBagan Hotel · hotel
Markets and cheap eats:
Sarabha · seafoodMhwe Restaurant / beer station, ask for Yu · localYar Pyi Vegetarian Restaurant · local
Mandalay, Myanmar
Bangkok, Thailand
Worth the time: Grand Palace, Wat Pho, Chatuchak market
Eating: Street pad thai €1.50
Beds near the centre:
SUSU Khaosan Hostel · hostelbed box · hostelBaan Pun Thong · guest house
Markets and cheap eats:
Street food market · marketAmulet Market · marketNa Krung Thewes · market
Worth a detour
Places just off the corridor, priced against the route you already have — the extra time and the extra money each one actually adds.
| Place | Fits | Extra time | Extra cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gazipur, Bangladesh | after Kolkata | +1.5h | +€31 |
| Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar | after Mandalay | +1h | +€28 |
| Pokhara, Nepal | after Varanasi | +2.4h | +€30 |
| Ranchi, India | after Kathmandu | +1.2h | +€28 |
Common questions
How long does the Delhi to Bangkok trip take?
Moving time is about 63h spread over 18 legs. Allowing 2 nights in each of the 10 stops, the whole corridor works as a 22-day trip. You can compress it by skipping stops, but the travelling time itself does not shrink much.
How much does it cost?
About €826 per person for 22 days in dorms, sharing with one other. That splits into roughly €115 of transport, €157 of beds and €431 of daily spending. The realistic range is €691 to €1,093 depending on how early you book and how much you eat out.
Can you do it without flying?
Yes. An all-surface version runs about 63h of travel and €826 in total — €-0 less than the version above. Switch on avoid flying in the planner to see it.
Which countries does it cross?
India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand — 5 in total. Check visa requirements for your own passport before you commit to the route; this planner does not model them.
What transport does it use?
Rail, Night train, Fast train, Coach. Every leg is costed with a walk-up fare and an advance fare, so the range on each row is the booking-window spread, not uncertainty about the route.
Adjust it for your own dates, budget and party size.
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