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# How long is an e-way bill valid, by distance?

Short answer

An e-way bill for a regular goods vehicle is valid for one day for every 200 km of distance, or part of it.

So up to 200 km is 1 day, up to 400 km is 2 days, up to 800 km is 4 days and up to 1,000 km is 5 days. For over-dimensional cargo the rule is one day for every 20 km. Tell our desk your route and invoice value and it checks the bill before loading.

Period: Rules as published, checked 2026-09-29. Data as of 29 Sep 2026. [How we count](https://safeandsecure.in/facts/)

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## The numbers behind this answer

**Regular cargo**: one day per 200 km or part

**Over-dimensional cargo**: one day per 20 km or part

**800 km example**: 4 days

**1,000 km example**: 5 days

## Sources

1. [CBIC GST: CGST Rules, 2017 (rule 138, e-way bill)](https://cbic-gst.gov.in/)
2. [GST e-way bill system (GSTN)](https://ewaybillgst.gov.in/)

Period: Rules as published, checked 2026-09-29. Data as of 29 Sep 2026.

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