There are 7 ways to get from Kolkata to Old Malda 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
best- Take the ferry from Fairlie to Howrah Jettyferry
- Take the train from Howrah Jn to Malda Towntrain 12345 / ...
7h 41m₹326–2,658Train
cheapest- Take the train from Sealdah to Old Maldatrain 13169
31h 38m₹230–1,800Bus
- Take the bus from Kolkata to Maldabus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 Multi-Axle A/C Sleeper / ...
8h 34mDrive 326.7 km
- Drive from Kolkata to Old Maldacar 326.7 km
4h 44m₹3,652–5,275Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kolkata to Old Maldataxi 326.7 km
4h 44m₹7,000–9,000Fly, train
- Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Purnea Airport (PXN)plane CCU - PXN
- Take the train from Purnia Jn to Old Maldatrain
8h 23m₹8,161–34,545Bus via Esplanade
- Take the bus from Esplanade to Maldabus
8h 40m₹356–1,470
Kolkata to Old Malda by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kolkata to Old Malda is to bus via Esplanade which costs ₹350 - ₹1,500 and takes 8h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Kolkata to Old Malda is to drive which takes 4h 44m and costs ₹3,600 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kolkata to Old Malda. However, there are services departing from Kolkata and arriving at Malda via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Sealdah and arriving at Old Malda. Services depart twice a week, and operate Tuesday and Thursday. The journey takes approximately 31h 38m.
The distance between Kolkata and Old Malda is 338 km. The road distance is 326.7 km.
The best way to get from Kolkata to Old Malda without a car is to ferry and train which takes 7h 41m and costs ₹320 - ₹2,700.
It takes approximately 7h 41m to get from Kolkata to Old Malda, including transfers.
Kolkata to Old Malda bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Kolkata station.
Kolkata to Old Malda train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Sealdah station.
The best way to get from Kolkata to Old Malda is to bus which takes 8h 34m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹230 - ₹1,800 and takes 31h 38m.
What companies run services between Kolkata, India and Old Malda, India?
SLGT Travels operates a bus from Kolkata to Malda every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 8h 30m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Sealdah to Old Malda twice a week. Tickets cost ₹230–1,800 and the journey takes 31h 38m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Purnea Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–32,000
- Website
- starair.in
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Purnea Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–32,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Howrah Jn to Malda Town
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
Train from Purnia Jn to Old Malda
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Sealdah to Old Malda
- Ave. Duration
- 31h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Kolkata to Malda
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Kolkata to Malda
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- 9073545111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Raipur Cruiser
Bus from Kolkata to Malda
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Raipur Cruiser
- Schedules at
- Raipur Cruiser
- Phone
- +91 9153044288
- [email protected]
- Website
- Shiv Shakti
Bus from Kolkata to Malda
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Shiv Shakti
- Website
- Shiv Shakti
- Phone
- 0353-2514920
- [email protected]
- Website
- North Bengal State Transport
Bus from Esplanade to Malda
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹250–650
- Website
- North Bengal State Transport
- Seater
- ₹250–650
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–9,000
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 Old Malda bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Malda station.
Kolkata to Old Malda train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Old Malda station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kolkata to Old Malda is 327 km. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from Kolkata to Old Malda.
There are nine+ hotels available in Old Malda.