There are 5 ways to get from Kolkata to Dumka by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Howrah Jn to Dumkatrain 13015 / ...
5h 35m₹492–1,945Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Kolkata Esplanade to Suribus
- Take the taxi from Suri to Dumkataxi
6h 8m₹1,757–2,095Drive 253.2 km
- Drive from Kolkata to Dumkacar 253.2 km
4h 1m₹2,865–4,139Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kolkata to Dumkataxi 253.2 km
4h 1m₹5,500–7,000Train via Bolpur
- Take the train from Howrah Jn to Bolpur S Niktntrain 12345 / ...
- Take the train from Bolpur S Niktn to Dumkatrain 13015 / ...
5h 41m₹590–2,765
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kolkata to Dumka is to train which costs ₹490 - ₹2,000 and takes 5h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Kolkata to Dumka is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs ₹2,800 - ₹4,200.
No, there is no direct train from Kolkata to Dumka. However, there are services departing from Howrah Jn and arriving at Dumka via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
The distance between Kolkata and Dumka is 288 km. The road distance is 253.2 km.
The best way to get from Kolkata to Dumka without a car is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs ₹490 - ₹2,000.
It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Kolkata to Dumka, including transfers.
Kolkata to Dumka train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Howrah Jn station.
Kolkata to Dumka train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Dumka station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kolkata to Dumka is 253 km. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Kolkata to Dumka.
There are four+ hotels available in Dumka.
What companies run services between Kolkata, India and Dumka, Jharkhand, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Howrah Jn to Dumka 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹210–1,600 and the journey takes 5h 30m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Howrah Jn to Dumka
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- 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 Howrah Jn to Bolpur S Niktn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- 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
Train from Bolpur S Niktn to Dumka
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- 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
- Phone
- 033-25442194
- [email protected]
- Website
- sbstconline.co.in
Bus from Kolkata Esplanade to Suri
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–200
- Schedules at
- online.sbstcbooking.co.in
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,600–7,000
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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