There are 6 ways to get from New Delhi (Station) to Kolkata (Station) by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport
best- Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane DEL - CCU
4h 21m₹6,559–11,081Train via Howrah Jn
cheapest- Take the train from New Delhi to Howrah Jntrain 12302 / ...
17h 53m₹679–4,827Bus
- Take the bus from Delhi, Delhi State to Varanasi, Uttar Pradeshbus Delhi, Delhi State - Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
- Take the bus from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Kolkata, West Bengalbus Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh - Kolkata, West Bengal
31h 3mDrive 1,445.2 km
- Drive from New Delhi (Station) to Kolkata (Station)car 1,445.2 km
17h 43m₹16,317–23,569Fly from Hindon
- Fly from Hindon (HDO) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane HDO - CCU
3h 39m₹8,192–14,824Train
- Take the train from New Delhi to Sealdahtrain 12314 / ...
18h 22m₹742–5,657
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New Delhi (Station) to Kolkata (Station) is to train via Howrah Jn which costs ₹650 - ₹4,900 and takes 17h 53m.
The fastest way to get from New Delhi (Station) to Kolkata (Station) is to fly which takes 3h 39m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹15,000.
No, there is no direct bus from New Delhi (Station) station to Kolkata (Station). However, there are services departing from New Delhi Station Gate 1 and arriving at Belgachia via Karol Bagh Terminal, Delhi, Delhi State, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh and Amherst Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from New Delhi (Station) to Kolkata (Station). However, there are services departing from New Delhi and arriving at Howrah Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 53m.
The distance between New Delhi (Station) and Kolkata (Station) is 1344 km. The road distance is 1445.2 km.
The best way to get from New Delhi (Station) to Kolkata (Station) without a car is to train via Howrah Jn which takes 17h 53m and costs ₹650 - ₹4,900.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from New Delhi (Station) to Kolkata (Station), including transfers.
New Delhi (Station) to Kolkata (Station) bus services, operated by Revanta Roadlines, depart from Delhi, Delhi State station.
New Delhi (Station) to Kolkata (Station) train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from New Delhi station.
The best way to get from New Delhi (Station) to Kolkata (Station) is to fly which takes 4h 21m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹12,000. Alternatively, you can train via Howrah Jn, which costs ₹650 - ₹4,900 and takes 17h 53m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 31h 3m.
What companies run services between New Delhi (Station), Delhi, India and Kolkata (Station), India?
Starlight Airline, Spicejet, and two other airlines fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) hourly. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from New Delhi to Howrah Jn twice daily. Tickets cost ₹600–4,800 and the journey takes 17h 5m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–11,000
Flights from Hindon to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–14,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–11,000
- Website
- starlightairline.com
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–16,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–14,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from New Delhi to Howrah Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–4,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹600–750
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,600–2,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹2,200–2,900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹3,800–4,800
Train from New Delhi to Sealdah
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–4,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹600–750
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,600–2,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹2,300–2,900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹3,800–4,900
- Website
- Revanta Roadlines
Bus from Delhi, Delhi State to Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- Revanta Roadlines
- Website
- Choudhary travels and cargo
Bus from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Kolkata, West Bengal
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Choudhary travels and cargo
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More Questions & Answers
New Delhi (Station) to Kolkata (Station) bus services, operated by Revanta Roadlines, arrive at Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh station.
New Delhi (Station) to Kolkata (Station) train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Howrah Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Delhi (Station) to Kolkata (Station) is 1445 km. It takes approximately 17h 43m to drive from New Delhi (Station) to Kolkata (Station).
There are 1153+ hotels available in Kolkata (Station).