There are 5 ways to get from Kolkata to Dāntan 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 Esplande Bus Stand to Kharagpur Bypassbus
- Take the taxi from Kharagpur Bypass to Dāntantaxi
3h 5m₹1,803–4,135Ferry, train
cheapest- Take the ferry from Fairlie to Howrah Jettyferry
- Take the train from Howrah Jn to Dantantrain 12821 / ...
4h 3m₹166–1,308Ferry, train via Shalimar
- Take the ferry from Fairlie to Howrah Jettyferry
- Take the train from Shalimar to Dantantrain 18409
3h 59m₹336–1,518Drive 170.1 km
- Drive from Kolkata to Dāntancar 170.1 km
2h 28m₹1,656–2,391Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kolkata to Dāntantaxi 170.1 km
2h 28m₹3,800–4,500
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kolkata to Dāntan is to ferry and train which costs ₹160 - ₹1,400 and takes 4h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Kolkata to Dāntan is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹2,400.
The distance between Kolkata and Dāntan is 239 km. The road distance is 170.1 km.
The best way to get from Kolkata to Dāntan without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 3h 5m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹4,200.
It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Kolkata to Dāntan, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Kolkata to Dāntan is 170 km. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Kolkata to Dāntan.
There are one+ hotels available in Dāntan.
What companies run services between Kolkata, India and Dāntan, India?
There is no direct connection from Kolkata to Dāntan. However, you can take the bus to Kharagpur Bypass then take the taxi to Dāntan. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Fairlie to Dantan via Howrah Jetty and Shalimar in around 3h 59m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Shalimar to Dantan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Howrah Jn to Dantan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- +91 8336003361
- [email protected]
- Website
- Shymoli Paribahan
Bus from Esplande Bus Stand to Kharagpur Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹800–2,900
- Website
- Shymoli Paribahan
- 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 35m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,000–4,500
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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