There are 5 ways to get from Dumka 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 Dumka to Howrah Jntrain 13016 / ...
- Take the ferry from Howrah Jetty to Fairlieferry
5h 46m₹496–1,940Train, bus
- Take the train from Dumka to Siuritrain 13046
- Take the bus from Suri to Kolkata Esplanadebus
8h 10m₹570–1,731Drive 252.7 km
- Drive from Dumka to Kolkatacar 252.7 km
4h₹2,825–4,080Taxi
- Take the taxi from Dumka to Kolkatataxi 252.7 km
4h₹5,500–7,000Train, ferry via Bolpur
- Take the train from Dumka to Bolpur S Niktntrain
- Take the train from Bolpur S Niktn to Howrah Jntrain
- Take the ferry from Howrah Jetty to Fairlieferry
5h 59m₹596–2,840
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dumka to Kolkata is to train and bus which costs ₹550 - ₹1,800 and takes 8h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Dumka to Kolkata is to drive which takes 4h and costs ₹2,800 - ₹4,100.
The distance between Dumka and Kolkata is 289 km. The road distance is 252.7 km.
The best way to get from Dumka to Kolkata without a car is to train and ferry which takes 5h 46m and costs ₹490 - ₹2,000.
It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Dumka to Kolkata, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Dumka to Kolkata is 253 km. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Dumka to Kolkata.
There are 1083+ hotels available in Kolkata.
What companies run services between Dumka, Jharkhand, India and Kolkata, India?
There is no direct connection from Dumka to Kolkata. However, you can take the taxi to Dumka, take the train to Howrah Jn, walk to Howrah Jetty, then take the ferry to Fairlie. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Dumka to Kolkata Esplanade via Dumka, Siuri, and Suri in around 8h 10m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Dumka to Howrah Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Dumka to Siuri
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Dumka to Bolpur S Niktn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Bolpur S Niktn to Howrah Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
- Phone
- 033-25442194
- [email protected]
- Website
- sbstconline.co.in
Bus from Suri to Kolkata Esplanade
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–200
- Schedules at
- online.sbstcbooking.co.in
- 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
Ferry from Howrah Jetty to Fairlie
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹6–9
- Website
- WBTC
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
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