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 Bishnupur to Kolkatabus redbusIndia_Tata Non A/C Seater
6h 8mDrive 175.9 km
- Drive from Simlapal to Kolkatacar 175.9 km
2h 49m₹1,974–2,851Taxi
- 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 train and ferry via Piardoba which costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,500 and takes 5h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Simlapal to Kolkata is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹2,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Simlapal to Kolkata. However, there are services departing from Bishnupur and arriving at Kolkata via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
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 City Queen Bus Service, depart from Bishnupur station.
Simlapal to Kolkata bus services, operated by City Queen Bus Service, arrive at Kolkata 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 1101+ hotels available in Kolkata.
What companies run services between Simlapal, India and Kolkata, India?
City Queen Bus Service operates a bus from Bishnupur to Kolkata twice daily, and the journey takes 5h 30m. Two other operators also service this route.
- 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
- Website
- City Queen Bus Service
Bus from Bishnupur to Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- City Queen Bus Service
- Website
- MDG Bus Service
Bus from Bishnupur to Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- MDG Bus Service
- Website
- Basundhara Travels
Bus from Bishnupur to Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Basundhara Travels
- 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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