There are 7 ways to get from Kolkata to Jhalidā by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train via Kotshila
best- Take the train from Howrah Jn to Kotshilatrain 20897
6h 39m₹356–2,758Train
cheapest- Take the train from Howrah Jn to Jhalidatrain 18627 / ...
7h 29m₹250–2,000Bus
- Take the bus from Kolkata Esplanade to Durgapurbus
- Take the bus from Durgapur City Centre to Jhalda Police Stationbus
8h 38m₹282–490Drive 292.7 km
- Drive from Kolkata to Jhalidācar 292.7 km
4h 28m₹3,312–4,784Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kolkata to Jhalidātaxi 292.7 km
4h 28m₹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₹6,101–18,395Bus, train
- Take the bus from Kolkata, West Bengal to Dhanbadbus Kolkata, West Bengal - Dhanbad
- Take the train from Dhanbad Jn to Jhalidatrain 13303 / ...
8h 49m₹980–3,989
Kolkata to Jhalidā by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kolkata to Jhalidā is to bus which costs ₹280 - ₹490 and takes 8h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Kolkata to Jhalidā is to drive which takes 4h 28m and costs ₹3,300 - ₹4,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Kolkata to Jhalidā 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.
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 29m.
The distance between Kolkata and Jhalidā is 387 km. The road distance is 292.7 km.
The best way to get from Kolkata to Jhalidā without a car is to train via Kotshila which takes 6h 39m and costs ₹350 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Kolkata to Jhalidā, including transfers.
Kolkata to Jhalidā bus services, operated by SBSTC, depart from Kolkata Esplanade station.
Kolkata to Jhalidā train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Howrah Jn station.
The best way to get from Kolkata to Jhalidā is to train via Kotshila which takes 6h 39m and costs ₹350 - ₹2,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹280 - ₹490 and takes 8h 38m.
What companies run services between Kolkata, India and Jhalidā, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Howrah Jn to Kotshila 6 times a week. Tickets cost ₹240–1,900 and the journey takes 5h 29m. Alternatively, 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
- ₹5,000–16,000
- 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 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
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
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Kolkata to Jhalidā bus services, operated by SBSTC, arrive at Durgapur station.
Kolkata to Jhalidā train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kotshila station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kolkata to Jhalidā is 293 km. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Kolkata to Jhalidā.
There are six+ hotels available in Jhalidā.