There are 5 ways to get from Kolkata to Basta by ferry, train, bus, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Ferry, train
best- Take the ferry from Fairlie to Howrah Jettyferry
- Take the train from Howrah Jn to Bastatrain 12821 / ...
4h 41m₹436–1,708Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Kolkata - Esplanade Bus Stand to Digha Bus Standbus
- Take the taxi from Digha Bus Stand to Bastataxi
5h 12m₹1,545–2,150Drive 211.1 km
- Drive from Kolkata to Bastacar 211.1 km
3h 2m₹2,359–3,407Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kolkata to Bastataxi 211.1 km
3h 2m₹4,700–6,000Ferry, train via Shalimar
- Take the ferry from Fairlie to Howrah Jettyferry
- Take the train from Shalimar to Bastatrain 18045 / ...
4h 45m₹606–1,918
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kolkata to Basta is to ferry and train which costs ₹430 - ₹1,800 and takes 4h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Kolkata to Basta is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs ₹2,300 - ₹3,500.
The distance between Kolkata and Basta is 208 km. The road distance is 211.1 km.
The best way to get from Kolkata to Basta without a car is to ferry and train which takes 4h 41m and costs ₹430 - ₹1,800.
It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Kolkata to Basta, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Kolkata to Basta is 211 km. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Kolkata to Basta.
There are 12+ hotels available in Basta.
What companies run services between Kolkata, India and Basta, Odisha, India?
There is no direct connection from Kolkata to Basta. However, you can take the ferry to Howrah Jetty, walk to Howrah Jn, take the train to Basta, then take the taxi to Basta. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Digha Bus Stand then take the taxi to Basta.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Howrah Jn to Basta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Shalimar to Basta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Phone
- +918697733391
- [email protected]
- Website
- WBTC
Bus from Kolkata - Esplanade Bus Stand to Digha Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹140–350
- Website
- WBTC
- Price Range
- ₹140–350
- Phone
- +918697733391
- [email protected]
- Website
- WBTC
Ferry from Fairlie to Howrah Jetty
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹6–9
- Website
- WBTC
Ferry from Fairlie to Howrah Jetty
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹6–9
- Website
- WBTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,400–6,000
Bharat Taxi
- Phone
- +91 969 600 0999
- Website
- bharattaxi.com
Brahmdev Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 983 137 2515
- Website
- localoutstationcabrental.co.in
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