There are 5 ways to get from Hijli 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 Kharagpur Jn to Howrah Jntrain 12828 / ...
- Take the ferry from Howrah Jetty to Fairlieferry
2h 29m₹352–1,452Train
cheapest- Take the train from Hijilli to Santragachi Jntrain 18044
3h 17m₹140–1,200Bus
- Take the bus from Midnapore to Kolkatabus redbusIndia_Leyland A/C Seater Pushback / ...
3h 25mDrive 129.6 km
- Drive from Hijli to Kolkatacar 129.6 km
1h 51m₹1,453–2,099Taxi
- Take the taxi from Hijli to Kolkatataxi 129.6 km
1h 51m₹2,900–3,500
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hijli to Kolkata is to train which costs ₹140 - ₹1,200 and takes 3h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Hijli to Kolkata is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹2,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Hijli to Kolkata. However, there are services departing from Midnapore and arriving at Kolkata via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Hijli to Kolkata. However, there are services departing from Hijilli and arriving at Santragachi Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
The distance between Hijli and Kolkata is 123 km. The road distance is 129.6 km.
The best way to get from Hijli to Kolkata without a car is to train and ferry which takes 2h 29m and costs ₹350 - ₹1,500.
It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Hijli to Kolkata, including transfers.
Hijli to Kolkata bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Midnapore station.
Hijli to Kolkata train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Hijilli station.
The best way to get from Hijli to Kolkata is to bus which takes 3h 25m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹140 - ₹1,200 and takes 3h 17m.
What companies run services between Hijli, West Bengal, India and Kolkata, India?
SLGT Travels operates a bus from Midnapore to Kolkata twice daily, and the journey takes 3h 9m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Hijilli to Santragachi Jn once daily. Tickets cost ₹140–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 56m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kharagpur Jn to Howrah Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- 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 Hijilli to Santragachi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Midnapore to Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- 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 51m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,900–3,500
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Booking & Getting There
Hijli to Kolkata bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Kolkata station.
Hijli to Kolkata train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Santragachi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hijli to Kolkata is 130 km. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Hijli to Kolkata.
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