There are 5 ways to get from Kolkata to Punchā by ferry, train, taxi, bus, 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.
Ferry, train, taxi via Āsansol
best- Take the ferry from Fairlie to Howrah Jettyferry
- Take the train from Howrah Jn to Asansol Jntrain
- Take the taxi from Joychandi Pahar to Punchātaxi
5h 52m₹1,306–3,658Ferry, train, taxi
cheapest- Take the ferry from Fairlie to Howrah Jettyferry
- Take the train from Howrah Jn to Jhantipaharitrain
- Take the taxi from Jhantipahari to Punchātaxi
6h 2m₹1,156–2,808Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Karunamoyee to Bankurabus
- Take the taxi from Bankura to Punchātaxi
6h 27m₹1,480–1,970Drive 215.3 km
- Drive from Kolkata to Punchācar 215.3 km
3h 30m₹2,089–3,017Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kolkata to Punchātaxi 215.3 km
3h 30m₹4,700–6,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kolkata to Punchā is to bus and taxi which costs ₹1,400 - ₹2,000 and takes 6h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Kolkata to Punchā is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs ₹2,000 - ₹3,100.
The distance between Kolkata and Punchā is 288 km. The road distance is 215.3 km.
The best way to get from Kolkata to Punchā without a car is to ferry and train and taxi via Āsansol which takes 5h 52m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹3,700.
It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Kolkata to Punchā, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Kolkata to Punchā is 215 km. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Kolkata to Punchā.
What companies run services between Kolkata, India and Punchā, India?
There is no direct connection from Kolkata to Punchā. However, you can take the ferry to Howrah Jetty, walk to Howrah Jn, take the train to Asansol Jn, take the line 18184 train to Joychandi Pahar, then take the taxi to Punchā. Alternatively, you can take the line 260 bus to Karunamoyee Circle, walk to Karunamoyee, take the bus to Bankura, then take the taxi to Punchā.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Howrah Jn to Asansol Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Howrah Jn to Jhantipahari
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- 033-25442194
- [email protected]
- Website
- SBSTC
Bus from Karunamoyee to Bankura
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹170–360
- Schedules at
- SBSTC
- Seater/ Sleeper
- ₹170–360
- 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 31m
- Estimated price
- ₹950–6,000
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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