There are 6 ways to get from Chandīgarh to Kolkata by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane IXC - CCU
4h 25m₹8,535–14,586Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chandigarh to Howrah Jntrain 12312
31h 54m₹712–6,048Train via Delhi
- Take the train from Chandigarh to New Delhitrain 12006 / ...
- Take the train from New Delhi to Sealdahtrain 12314 / ...
22h 2m₹797–6,395Bus via Varanasi
- Take the bus from Chandigarh to Ghaziabadbus
- Take the bus from Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh to Varanasi, Uttar Pradeshbus
- Take the bus from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Kolkata, West Bengalbus
32h 25mDrive 1,641.8 km
- Drive from Chandīgarh to Kolkatacar 1,641.8 km
20h 39m₹18,491–26,709Bus
- Take the bus from Panchkula, Haryana to Delhi, Delhi Statebus Panchkula, Haryana - Delhi, Delhi State
- Take the bus from Delhi, Delhi State to Kolkata, West Bengalbus Delhi, Delhi State - Kolkata, West Bengal
42h 41m
Chandīgarh to Kolkata by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chandīgarh to Kolkata is to train which costs ₹700 - ₹6,500 and takes 31h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Chandīgarh to Kolkata is to fly which takes 4h 25m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹15,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chandīgarh to Kolkata. However, there are services departing from Chandigarh and arriving at Kolkata, West Bengal via Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh and Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Chandīgarh to Kolkata. However, there are services departing from Chandigarh and arriving at Sealdah via New Delhi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 2m.
The distance between Chandīgarh and Kolkata is 1481 km. The road distance is 1641.8 km.
The best way to get from Chandīgarh to Kolkata without a car is to train via Delhi which takes 22h 2m and costs ₹750 - ₹6,500.
It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Chandīgarh to Kolkata, including transfers.
Chandīgarh to Kolkata bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chandigarh station.
Chandīgarh to Kolkata train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chandigarh station.
The best way to get from Chandīgarh to Kolkata is to fly which takes 4h 25m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹15,000. Alternatively, you can train via Delhi, which costs ₹750 - ₹6,500 and takes 22h 2m, you could also bus via Varanasi, which costs and takes 32h 25m.
What companies run services between Chandīgarh, India and Kolkata, India?
IndiGo Airlines and Air India Limited fly from Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chandigarh to Sealdah via New Delhi in around 22h 2m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chandigarh International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–13,000
Flights from Chandigarh International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–13,000
Flights from Chandigarh International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport via Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–13,000
Flights from Chandigarh International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport via Jaipur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–13,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Chandigarh International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–15,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chandigarh to New Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
Train from New Delhi to Sealdah
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–4,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹600–750
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,600–2,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹2,300–2,900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹3,800–4,900
Train from Chandigarh to Howrah Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 30h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹700–5,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹700–900
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,800–2,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹2,600–3,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹4,400–5,500
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chandigarh to Ghaziabad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹460–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹460–650
- Website
- Pratap T&C
Bus from Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh to Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- Pratap T&C
- Website
- Choudhary travels and cargo
Bus from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Kolkata, West Bengal
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Choudhary travels and cargo
- Website
- Bedi Travels
Bus from Panchkula, Haryana to Delhi, Delhi State
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Schedules at
- Bedi Travels
- Website
- Vinay Travels
Bus from Delhi, Delhi State to Kolkata, West Bengal
- Ave. Duration
- 36h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Vinay Travels
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More Questions & Answers
Chandīgarh to Kolkata bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Ghaziabad station.
Chandīgarh to Kolkata train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at New Delhi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chandīgarh to Kolkata is 1642 km. It takes approximately 20h 39m to drive from Chandīgarh to Kolkata.
There are 1143+ hotels available in Kolkata.