There are 5 ways to get from Simlapal to Kolkata by train, ferry, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, ferry
best- Take the train from Garhbeta to Shalimartrain 12886
- Take the ferry from Howrah Jetty to Fairlieferry
4h 36m₹1,336–2,689Train, ferry via Piardoba
cheapest- Take the train from Piardoba to Howrah Jntrain 18004
- Take the ferry from Howrah Jetty to Fairlieferry
5h 28m₹1,087–2,485Bus
- Take the bus from Bankura to Durgapur City Centrebus
- Take the bus from Durgapur to Kolkata Esplanadebus
5h 26m₹1,213–1,571Drive 175.9 km
- Drive from Simlapal to Kolkatacar 175.9 km
2h 49m₹2,008–2,901Taxi
- Take the taxi from Simlapal to Kolkatataxi 175.9 km
2h 49m₹4,000–4,900
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Simlapal to Kolkata is to bus which costs ₹1,200 - ₹1,600 and takes 5h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Simlapal to Kolkata is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs ₹2,000 - ₹2,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Simlapal to Kolkata. However, there are services departing from Bankura and arriving at Kolkata Esplanade via Durgapur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
The distance between Simlapal and Kolkata is 214 km. The road distance is 175.9 km.
The best way to get from Simlapal to Kolkata without a car is to train and ferry which takes 4h 36m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹2,700.
It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Simlapal to Kolkata, including transfers.
Simlapal to Kolkata bus services, operated by SBSTC, depart from Bankura station.
Simlapal to Kolkata bus services, operated by SBSTC, arrive at Durgapur City Centre station.
Yes, the driving distance between Simlapal to Kolkata is 176 km. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Simlapal to Kolkata.
There are 1130+ hotels available in Kolkata.
What companies run services between Simlapal, India and Kolkata, India?
You can take a vehicle from Simlapal to Kolkata Esplanade via Bankura and Durgapur in around 5h 26m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Garhbeta to Shalimar
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Piardoba to Howrah Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Phone
- 033-25442194
- [email protected]
- Website
- sbstconline.co.in
Bus from Bankura to Durgapur City Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹35–45
- Schedules at
- online.sbstcbooking.co.in
Bus from Durgapur to Kolkata Esplanade
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–300
- Schedules at
- online.sbstcbooking.co.in
- 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
Ferry from Howrah Jetty to Fairlie
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹6–9
- Website
- WBTC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–4,900
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