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There are 6 ways to get from New Delhi to Kolkata by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane plane DEL - CCU
    4h 18m
    ₹7,063–11,085

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from New Delhi to Sealdahtrain train 12314 / ...
    17h 40m
    ₹600–4,900

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Delhi to Kolkatabus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper
    27h 38m
    ₹1,512–3,789

  4. Drive  1,447.2 km

    1. Drive from New Delhi to Kolkatacar car 1,447.2 km
    17h 46m
    ₹14,036–20,274

  5. Fly from Hindon

    1. Fly from Hindon (HDO) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane plane HDO - CCU
    3h 20m
    ₹8,701–20,834

  6. Bus via Ranchi

    1. Take the bus from Delhi to Ranchibus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Ranchi to Kolkatabus bus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 Multi-Axle A/C Sleeper / ...
    33h 14m

New Delhi to Kolkata by train

Calendar11Weekly Trains
Duration17h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket₹600Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,348.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 18m

What companies run services between New Delhi, India and Kolkata, India?

IndiGo Airlines, Spicejet, and three 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 Sealdah twice daily. Tickets cost ₹600–4,900 and the journey takes 17h 40m.

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