There are 5 ways to get from Purbasthali to Kolkata by train, car, taxi, or ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Purbasthali to Sealdahtrain 13178 / ...
2h 59m₹150–1,200Drive 117.7 km
- Drive from Purbasthali to Kolkatacar 117.7 km
1h 50m₹1,344–1,941Taxi
- Take the taxi from Purbasthali to Kolkatataxi 117.7 km
1h 50m₹2,600–3,200Train, line 37816 train
- Take the train from Purbasthali to Bandel Jntrain 13034 / ...
- Take the train from Bandel Jn to Ballytrain 37816 / ...
3h 3m₹273–2,003Train, ferry
- Take the train from Purbasthali to Howrah Jntrain 13034 / ...
- Take the ferry from Howrah Jetty to Fairlieferry
3h 40m₹154–1,141
Purbasthali to Kolkata by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Purbasthali to Kolkata is to train and ferry which costs ₹150 - ₹1,200 and takes 3h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Purbasthali to Kolkata is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹2,000.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Purbasthali and arriving at Sealdah. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 59m.
The distance between Purbasthali and Kolkata is 119 km. The road distance is 117.7 km.
The best way to get from Purbasthali to Kolkata without a car is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs ₹150 - ₹1,200.
The train from Purbasthali to Sealdah takes 2h 59m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Purbasthali to Kolkata train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Purbasthali station.
Purbasthali to Kolkata train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Sealdah station.
Yes, the driving distance between Purbasthali to Kolkata is 118 km. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Purbasthali to Kolkata.
There are 1130+ hotels available in Kolkata.
What companies run services between Purbasthali, India and Kolkata, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Purbasthali to Sealdah twice daily. Tickets cost ₹150–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 59m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Purbasthali to Sealdah
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Purbasthali to Bandel Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Bandel Jn to Bally
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹110–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110–140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹340–420
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹450–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–950
Train from Purbasthali to Howrah Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- 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
- Phone
- +918697733391
- [email protected]
- Website
- WBTC
Ferry from Howrah Jetty to Fairlie
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹6–9
- Website
- WBTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,600–3,200
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How to get from Florence to Rome, How to get from London City Airport into central London, and Want to know more about Flixbus? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.