There are 5 ways to get from Bardhaman 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.
Train, ferry
best- Take the train from Barddhaman to Howrah Jntrain 36830 / ...
- Take the ferry from Howrah Jetty to Fairlieferry
1h 53m₹147–1,091Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Burdwan to Kolkata Esplanadebus
2h 15m₹85–170Drive 104.6 km
- Drive from Bardhaman to Kolkatacar 104.6 km
1h 35m₹1,195–1,726Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bardhaman to Kolkatataxi 104.6 km
1h 35m₹2,500–3,000Train
- Take the train from Barddhaman to Sealdahtrain 12330 / ...
2h 47m₹140–1,100
Bardhaman to Kolkata by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bardhaman to Kolkata is to bus which costs ₹85 - ₹170 and takes 2h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Bardhaman to Kolkata is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹1,800.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Burdwan and arriving at Kolkata Esplanade. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Barddhaman and arriving at Sealdah. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 47m.
The distance between Bardhaman and Kolkata is 96 km. The road distance is 104.6 km.
The best way to get from Bardhaman to Kolkata without a car is to train and ferry which takes 1h 53m and costs ₹140 - ₹1,100.
It takes approximately 1h 53m to get from Bardhaman to Kolkata, including transfers.
Bardhaman to Kolkata bus services, operated by SBSTC, depart from Burdwan station.
Bardhaman to Kolkata train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Barddhaman station.
The best way to get from Bardhaman to Kolkata is to bus which takes 2h 15m and costs ₹85 - ₹170. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹140 - ₹1,100 and takes 2h 47m.
What companies run services between Bardhaman, 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. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Barddhaman to Sealdah hourly. Tickets cost ₹140–1,100 and the journey takes 2h 47m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
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
Train from Barddhaman to Sealdah
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- 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
- 1h 35m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,500–3,000
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Booking & Getting There
Bardhaman to Kolkata bus services, operated by SBSTC, arrive at Kolkata Esplanade station.
Bardhaman to Kolkata train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Sealdah station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bardhaman to Kolkata is 105 km. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Bardhaman to Kolkata.
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