There are 5 ways to get from Delhi to Kolkata by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport
best- Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane DEL - CCU
4h 23m₹6,063–12,085Train
cheapest- Take the train from New Delhi to Sealdahtrain 12314 / ...
17h 40m₹600–4,900Bus
- Take the bus from Delhi, Delhi State to Varanasi, Uttar Pradeshbus Delhi, Delhi State - Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
- Take the bus from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Kolkata, West Bengalbus Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh - Kolkata, West Bengal
30h 1mDrive 1,444.7 km
- Drive from Delhi to Kolkatacar 1,444.7 km
17h 49m₹16,248–23,469Fly from Hindon
- Fly from Hindon (HDO) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane HDO - CCU
3h 39m₹8,164–14,790
Delhi to Kolkata by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Delhi to Kolkata is to train which costs ₹600 - ₹4,900 and takes 17h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Delhi to Kolkata is to fly which takes 3h 39m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹15,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Delhi to Kolkata. However, there are services departing from Karol Bagh Terminal and arriving at Kolkata, West Bengal via Delhi, Delhi State and Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 1m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from New Delhi and arriving at Sealdah. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17h 40m.
The distance between Delhi and Kolkata is 1349 km. The road distance is 1444.7 km.
The best way to get from Delhi to Kolkata without a car is to train which takes 17h 40m and costs ₹600 - ₹4,900.
It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Delhi to Kolkata, including transfers.
Delhi to Kolkata bus services, operated by Revanta Roadlines, depart from Delhi, Delhi State station.
Delhi to Kolkata train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from New Delhi station.
The best way to get from Delhi to Kolkata is to fly which takes 4h 23m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹13,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹600 - ₹4,900 and takes 17h 40m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 30h 1m.
What companies run services between Delhi, India and Kolkata, India?
Starlight Airline, Spicejet, and two other airlines fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) hourly. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from New Delhi to Sealdah twice daily. Tickets cost ₹600–4,900 and the journey takes 17h 40m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–11,000
Flights from Hindon to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–14,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–12,000
- Website
- starlightairline.com
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–15,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–14,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from New Delhi to Sealdah
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–4,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Delhi to Kolkata bus services, operated by Revanta Roadlines, arrive at Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh station.
Delhi to Kolkata train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Sealdah station.
Yes, the driving distance between Delhi to Kolkata is 1445 km. It takes approximately 17h 49m to drive from Delhi to Kolkata.
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