There are 7 ways to get from Kolkata to Jhalda by ferry, train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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 via Kotshila
best- Take the ferry from Fairlie to Howrah Jettyferry
- Take the train from Howrah Jn to Kotshilatrain 20897
7h 54m₹356–2,808Ferry, train
cheapest- Take the ferry from Fairlie to Howrah Jettyferry
- Take the train from Howrah Jn to Jhalidatrain 18627 / ...
8h 44m₹256–2,008Bus, train
- Take the bus from Kolkata to Dhanbadbus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 SLX Multi-Axle AC Sleeper / ...
- Take the train from Dhanbad Jn to Jhalidatrain 13303 / ...
8h 9mDrive 293.9 km
- Drive from Kolkata to Jhaldacar 293.9 km
4h 30m₹3,295–4,759Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kolkata to Jhaldataxi 293.9 km
4h 30m₹6,500–8,000Fly, train
- Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)plane CCU - IXR
- Take the train from Ranchi to Jhalidatrain
5h₹5,601–11,895Bus
- Take the bus from Kolkata Esplanade to Durgapurbus
- Take the bus from Durgapur City Centre to Jhalda Police Stationbus
8h 38m₹282–490
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kolkata to Jhalda is to bus which costs ₹280 - ₹490 and takes 8h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Kolkata to Jhalda is to drive which takes 4h 30m and costs ₹3,200 - ₹4,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Kolkata to Jhalda station. However, there are services departing from Kolkata Esplanade and arriving at Jhalda Police Station via Durgapur City Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 38m.
The distance between Kolkata and Jhalda is 389 km. The road distance is 293.9 km.
The best way to get from Kolkata to Jhalda without a car is to ferry and train via Kotshila which takes 7h 54m and costs ₹350 - ₹2,900.
It takes approximately 7h 54m to get from Kolkata to Jhalda, including transfers.
Kolkata to Jhalda bus services, operated by SBSTC, depart from Kolkata Esplanade station.
Kolkata to Jhalda bus services, operated by SBSTC, arrive at Durgapur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kolkata to Jhalda is 294 km. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Kolkata to Jhalda.
There are six+ hotels available in Jhalda.
What companies run services between Kolkata, India and Jhalda, West Bengal, India?
You can take a bus from Kolkata Esplanade to Jhalda Police Station via Durgapur City Centre in around 8h 38m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Birsa Munda Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Howrah Jn to Kotshila
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
Train from Dhanbad Jn to Jhalida
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Ranchi to Jhalida
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Howrah Jn to Jhalida
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 29m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹250–2,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Kolkata to Dhanbad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Kolkata to Dhanbad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- 033-25442194
- [email protected]
- Website
- sbstconline.co.in
Bus from Kolkata Esplanade to Durgapur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–300
- Schedules at
- online.sbstcbooking.co.in
Bus from Durgapur City Centre to Jhalda Police Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–190
- 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
- 4h 30m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–8,000
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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