How to travel from Amaravati to Kolkata, India

The distance between Amaravati and Kolkata is around 1,240km (771 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 4h 50m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Amaravati to Kolkata by taxi, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Taxi and Plane

Take a taxi to Vijayawada (VGA) then fly from Vijayawada (VGA) to Kolkata (CCU).

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Flight time3h 10m
  • Typical cost
    ₹14,165($180)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Howrah Jn.

  • Duration20h 55m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₹1,590($20)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Drive

Drive to Kolkata.

  • Duration18hrs
  • Distance1,240km (771 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Amaravati and Kolkata

There are several options for getting from Amaravati to Kolkata by taxi, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹1,590 ($20) and will take around 20h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹14,165 ($180).

The distance between Amaravati and Kolkata is around 1,240km (771 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,060km (659 miles)

It takes around 4h 50m to get from Amaravati and Kolkata by taxi and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 18hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Amaravati to Kolkata is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx ₹14,165 ($180).

The cheapest way to travel between Amaravati and Kolkata, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹1,590 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Amaravati and Kolkata. It typically takes around 20h 55m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Amaravati to Kolkata. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Vijayawada Jn. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 20h 55m.

Indian Railways run train services between Amaravati and Kolkata. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 20h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Amaravati and Kolkata. We recommend that you take a taxi to Vijayawada (VGA) then fly from Vijayawada (VGA) to Kolkata (CCU). instead which will take 4h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Amaravati to Kolkata. We recommend that you take a taxi to Vijayawada (VGA) then fly from Vijayawada (VGA) to Kolkata (CCU). instead which will take 4h 50m.

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Amaravati and Kolkata. The distance is around 1,240km (771 miles) by road and it will take around 18hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Amaravati to Kolkata is to take a taxi and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around ₹14,165 ($180).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Amaravati and Kolkata

Transport options from Amaravati to Kolkata
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Taxi and Plane
4h 50m
₹14,165($180)
every 10 mins1,547km (961 miles)
Train + 1 similar
20h 55m
₹1,590($20)
every 4 hours1,272km (790 miles)
Train to Shalimar22hrs
₹1,750($22)
twice a week1,285km (799 miles)
Drive
18hrs
₹11,700($145)
on demand1,240km (771 miles)

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Train operators

Airports near Kolkata

The following major airports near Kolkata offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.

CCU
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)
International Airport
Distance
14km (9 miles) from Kolkata
RDP
Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport (RDP)
Domestic Airport
Distance
166km (103 miles) from Kolkata
IXR
Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
323km (200 miles) from Kolkata