There are 7 ways to get from Old Delhi to Kolkata 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 36m₹6,084–12,116Train
cheapest- Take the train from Delhi to Sealdahtrain 12380
20h 20m₹600–4,800Train via New Delhi
- Take the train from New Delhi to Sealdahtrain 12314 / ...
18h 44m₹622–4,928Bus via Varanasi
- 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
30h 11mDrive 1,444.5 km
- Drive from Old Delhi to Kolkatacar 1,444.5 km
17h 50m₹16,284–23,521Fly from Hindon
- Fly from Hindon (HDO) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane HDO - CCU
3h 39m₹8,161–14,787Bus
- Take the bus from Delhi, Delhi State to Kolkata, West Bengalbus Delhi, Delhi State - Kolkata, West Bengal
38h 42m
Old Delhi to Kolkata by subway and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Old Delhi to Kolkata is to train which costs ₹600 - ₹4,800 and takes 20h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Old Delhi to Kolkata is to fly which takes 3h 39m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹15,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Old Delhi station to Kolkata. However, there are services departing from Old Delhi Railway Station and arriving at Kolkata, West Bengal via Rithala station, Delhi, Delhi State and Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 11m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Delhi and arriving at Sealdah. Services depart once a week, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 20h 20m.
The distance between Old Delhi and Kolkata is 1350 km. The road distance is 1444.5 km.
The best way to get from Old Delhi to Kolkata without a car is to train via New Delhi which takes 18h 44m and costs ₹600 - ₹5,000.
It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Old Delhi to Kolkata, including transfers.
Old Delhi to Kolkata bus services, operated by Revanta Roadlines, depart from Delhi, Delhi State station.
Old Delhi to Kolkata train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from New Delhi station.
The best way to get from Old Delhi to Kolkata is to fly which takes 4h 36m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹13,000. Alternatively, you can train via New Delhi, which costs ₹600 - ₹5,000 and takes 18h 44m, you could also bus via Varanasi, which costs and takes 30h 11m.
What companies run services between Old Delhi, India and Kolkata, 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 Sealdah twice daily. Tickets cost ₹600–4,900 and the journey takes 17h 40m.
- 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
- ₹7,000–12,000
- 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
- ₹6,000–14,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from New Delhi to Sealdah
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–4,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
Train from Delhi to Sealdah
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹600–4,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹600–750
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,600–2,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹2,300–2,900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹3,800–4,800
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More Questions & Answers
Old Delhi to Kolkata bus services, operated by Revanta Roadlines, arrive at Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh station.
Old Delhi to Kolkata train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Sealdah station.
Yes, the driving distance between Old Delhi to Kolkata is 1444 km. It takes approximately 17h 50m to drive from Old Delhi to Kolkata.
There are 1141+ hotels available in Kolkata.