What is the cheapest way to get from Kolkata to Jhalda?

The cheapest way to get from Kolkata to Jhalda is to bus which costs ₹280 - ₹490 and takes 8h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kolkata to Jhalda?

The fastest way to get from Kolkata to Jhalda is to drive which takes 4h 30m and costs ₹3,300 - ₹4,800.

Is there a direct bus between Kolkata and Jhalda?

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.

Is there a direct train between Kolkata and Jhalda?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Howrah Jn and arriving at Jhalida. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 7h 44m.

How far is it from Kolkata to Jhalda?

The distance between Kolkata and Jhalda is 407 km. The road distance is 293.9 km.

How do I travel from Kolkata to Jhalda without a car?

The best way to get from Kolkata to Jhalda without a car is to train which takes 7h 44m and costs ₹250 - ₹2,000.

How long does it take to get from Kolkata to Jhalda?

The train from Howrah Jn to Jhalida takes 7h 44m including transfers and departs six times a week.

Where do I catch the Kolkata to Jhalda bus from?

Kolkata to Jhalda bus services, operated by SBSTC, depart from Kolkata Esplanade station.

Where do I catch the Kolkata to Jhalda train from?

Kolkata to Jhalda train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Howrah Jn station.

Train or bus from Kolkata to Jhalda?

The best way to get from Kolkata to Jhalda is to train which takes 7h 44m and costs ₹250 - ₹2,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹280 - ₹490 and takes 8h 38m.

Where does the Kolkata to Jhalda bus arrive?

Kolkata to Jhalda bus services, operated by SBSTC, arrive at Durgapur station.

Where does the Kolkata to Jhalda train arrive?

Kolkata to Jhalda train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Jhalida station.

Can I drive from Kolkata to Jhalda?

Yes, the driving distance between Kolkata to Jhalda is 294 km. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Kolkata to Jhalda.

Where can I stay near Jhalda?

There are four+ hotels available in Jhalda.

Kolkata to Jhalda - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and plane

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Train
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1. Take the train from Howrah Jn to Jhalidatrain 18627 / ...
7h 44m
₹250–2,000
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kolkata Esplanade to Durgapurbus
2. Take the bus from Durgapur City Centre to Jhalda Police Stationbus
8h 38m
₹282–490
Drive 293.9 km
1. Drive from Kolkata to Jhaldacar 293.9 km
4h 30m
₹3,306–4,776
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kolkata to Jhaldataxi 293.9 km
4h 30m
₹6,500–8,000
Fly, train
1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)plane CCU - IXR
2. Take the train from Ranchi to Jhalidatrain
5h 22m
₹6,101–14,395
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Kolkata, West Bengal to Dhanbadbus Kolkata, West Bengal - Dhanbad
2. Take the train from Dhanbad Jn to Jhalidatrain 08856 / ...
9h 9m
₹980–3,989

Kolkata to Jhalda by train

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7h 44mAverage Duration

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Distance: 407.2 km
Duration: 7h 44m

What companies run services between Kolkata, India and Jhalda, West Bengal, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Howrah Jn to Jhalida 6 times a week. Tickets cost ₹250–2,000 and the journey takes 7h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kolkata Esplanade to Jhalda Police Station via Durgapur City Centre in around 8h 38m.

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