How to travel from Chandigarh to Kolkata, India

The distance between Chandigarh and Kolkata is around 1,481km (920 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 25m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Chandigarh to Kolkata by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out KolkataChandigarh if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Chandigarh (IXC) to Kolkata (CCU).

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    ₹8,120($100)
Operated by

IndiGo Airlines

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Train

Take the train to Howrah Jn.

  • Duration1 day 6h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹795($10)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Delhi then take the train to Sealdah.

  • Duration23h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹2,070($26)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Kolkata.

  • Duration23h 10m
  • Distance1,750km (1,088 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chandigarh and Kolkata

There are several options for getting from Chandigarh to Kolkata by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹795 ($10) and will take around 1 day 6h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹8,120 ($100).

The distance between Chandigarh and Kolkata is around 1,481km (920 miles).

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Chandigarh and Kolkata by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 23h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chandigarh to Kolkata is to fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx ₹8,120 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Chandigarh and Kolkata, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹795 ($10) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Chandigarh and Kolkata. It typically takes around 1 day 6h and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Chandigarh and Kolkata with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 1 day 6h.

Indian Railways run train services between Chandigarh and Kolkata. Trains depart once daily and will take around 1 day 6h, 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 Chandigarh and Kolkata. We recommend that you fly from Chandigarh (IXC) to Kolkata (CCU). instead which will take 3h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Chandigarh and Kolkata. Flights depart from Chandigarh (IXC) and arrive at Kolkata (CCU). The flight takes around 2h 30m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Chandigarh and Kolkata with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 30m.

IndiGo Airlines and Vistara fly between Chandigarh and Kolkata. Flights depart from Chandigarh (IXC) and and arrive into Kolkata (CCU). These flights usually take around 2h 30m.

The flight from Chandigarh to Kolkata typically takes around 2h 30m. Flights depart from Chandigarh (IXC) and and arrive into Kolkata (CCU).

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 Chandigarh and Kolkata. The distance is around 1,750km (1,088 miles) by road and it will take around 23h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chandigarh to Kolkata is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around ₹8,120 ($100).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Chandigarh and Kolkata

Transport options from Chandigarh to Kolkata
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 25m
₹8,120($100)
every 20 mins1,481km (920 miles)
Train and Plane6h 25m
₹6,685($84)
every 4 hours1,593km (990 miles)
Train
1 day 6h
₹795($10)
once daily1,689km (1,050 miles)
Bus and Train
23h 55m
₹2,070($26)
twice daily1,717km (1,067 miles)
Drive
23h 10m
₹16,475($205)
on demand1,750km (1,088 miles)

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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