There are 4 ways to get from Balgona to Kolkata by train, ferry, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 35012 train, train, ferry
best- Take the train from Balgona to Barddhamantrain
- Take the train from Barddhaman to Howrah Jntrain
- Take the ferry from Howrah Jetty to Fairlieferry
2h 41m₹262–2,001Bus
- Take the bus from Burdwan to Kolkata Esplanadebus
2h 43m₹956–1,199Drive 122.3 km
- Drive from Balgona to Kolkatacar 122.3 km
2h 5m₹1,196–1,728Taxi
- Take the taxi from Balgona to Kolkatataxi 122.3 km
2h 5m₹2,900–3,500
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Balgona to Kolkata is to line 35012 train and train and ferry which costs ₹260 - ₹2,000 and takes 2h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Balgona to Kolkata is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹1,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Balgona to Kolkata. However, there are services departing from Burdwan and arriving at Kolkata Esplanade via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
The distance between Balgona and Kolkata is 121 km. The road distance is 122.3 km.
The best way to get from Balgona to Kolkata without a car is to line 35012 train and train and ferry which takes 2h 41m and costs ₹260 - ₹2,000.
It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Balgona to Kolkata, including transfers.
Balgona to Kolkata bus services, operated by SBSTC, depart from Burdwan station.
Balgona to Kolkata bus services, operated by SBSTC, arrive at Kolkata Esplanade station.
Yes, the driving distance between Balgona to Kolkata is 122 km. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Balgona to Kolkata.
There are 1111+ hotels available in Kolkata.
What companies run services between Balgona, India and Kolkata, India?
SBSTC operates a bus from Burdwan to Kolkata Esplanade every 2 hours. Tickets cost ₹85–170 and the journey takes 2h 15m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Balgona to Barddhaman
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹110–900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110–140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹330–410
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹440–550
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–900
Train from Barddhaman to Howrah Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Phone
- 033-25442194
- [email protected]
- Website
- sbstconline.co.in
Bus from Burdwan to Kolkata Esplanade
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹85–170
- Schedules at
- online.sbstcbooking.co.in
- Seater
- ₹85–170
- Phone
- +918697733391
- [email protected]
- Website
- WBTC
Ferry from Howrah Jetty to Fairlie
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹6–9
- Website
- WBTC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,900–3,500
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