There are 5 ways to get from Kolkata to Dumka by bus, taxi, ferry, train, 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.
Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Kolkata Esplanade to Suribus
- Take the taxi from Suri to Dumkataxi
6h 8m₹1,757–2,095Ferry, train
cheapest- Take the ferry from Fairlie to Howrah Jettyferry
- Take the train from Howrah Jn to Dumkatrain 13015 / ...
6h 51m₹496–1,948Ferry, train via Bolpur
- Take the ferry from Fairlie to Howrah Jettyferry
- Take the train from Howrah Jn to Bolpur S Niktntrain
- Take the train from Bolpur S Niktn to Dumkatrain
6h 45m₹596–2,848Drive 253.2 km
- Drive from Kolkata to Dumkacar 253.2 km
4h 1m₹2,890–4,174Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kolkata to Dumkataxi 253.2 km
4h 1m₹5,500–7,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kolkata to Dumka is to ferry and train which costs ₹490 - ₹2,000 and takes 6h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Kolkata to Dumka is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs ₹2,800 - ₹4,200.
The distance between Kolkata and Dumka is 253 km. The road distance is 253.2 km.
The best way to get from Kolkata to Dumka without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 6h 8m and costs ₹1,700 - ₹2,100.
It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Kolkata to Dumka, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Kolkata to Dumka is 253 km. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Kolkata to Dumka.
There are five+ hotels available in Dumka.
What companies run services between Kolkata, India and Dumka, Jharkhand, India?
There is no direct connection from Kolkata to Dumka. However, you can take the bus to Suri then take the taxi to Dumka. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Fairlie to Dumka via Howrah Jetty, Howrah Jn, Bolpur S Niktn, and Dumka in around 6h 45m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
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
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
- 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
- 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
- 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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