The distance between Aligarh and Kolkata is around 1,287km (800 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 10m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Aligarh to Kolkata by train, plane and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Kolkata → Aligarh if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to New Delhi then fly from Delhi (DEL) to Kolkata (CCU).
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Take the train to Howrah Jn.
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There are several options for getting from Aligarh to Kolkata by train, plane and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹635 ($8) and will take around 23h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹6,685 ($84).
The distance between Aligarh and Kolkata is around 1,287km (800 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,182km (734 miles)
It takes around 5h 10m to get from Aligarh and Kolkata by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 18h 5m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Aligarh to Kolkata is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx ₹6,685 ($84).
The cheapest way to travel between Aligarh and Kolkata, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹635 ($8) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Aligarh and Kolkata. It typically takes around 23h 30m and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Aligarh and Kolkata with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 23h 30m.
Indian Railways run train services between Aligarh and Kolkata. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 23h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Aligarh and Kolkata. We recommend that you take the train to New Delhi then fly from Delhi (DEL) to Kolkata (CCU). instead which will take 5h 10m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Aligarh to Kolkata. We recommend that you take the train to New Delhi then fly from Delhi (DEL) to Kolkata (CCU). instead which will take 5h 10m.
The closest major airport to Kolkata is Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) (CCU) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Kolkata. Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport (RDP) (RDP) and Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) (IXR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Aligarh and Kolkata. The distance is around 1,287km (800 miles) by road and it will take around 18h 5m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Aligarh to Kolkata is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around ₹6,685 ($84).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 3 similar | 5h 10m | ₹6,685($84) | every 3 hours | 1,478km (919 miles) |
Train to Agra Fort, Fly | 6h 10m | ₹13,925($175) | twice a week | 1,302km (809 miles) |
Train to Lucknowjn, Fly | 7h 25m | ₹6,605($83) | twice daily | 1,296km (805 miles) |
Train to Gwalior Jn., Fly | 8h 25m | ₹8,120($100) | twice a week | 1,355km (842 miles) |
Train | 23h 30m | ₹635($8) | twice daily | 1,320km (820 miles) |
Drive | 18h 5m | ₹12,095($150) | on demand | 1,287km (800 miles) |
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The following major airports near Kolkata offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.