How to travel from Delhi to Kolkata, India

The distance between Delhi and Kolkata is around 1,355km (842 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 35m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Delhi to Kolkata by 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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Fly

Fly from Delhi (DEL) to Kolkata (CCU).

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    ₹6,525($82)
Operated by

Air India Limited

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Train

Take the train to Sealdah.

  • Duration17h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹715($9)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Drive

Drive to Kolkata.

  • Duration19h 40m
  • Distance1,478km (918 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Delhi and Kolkata

There are several options for getting from Delhi to Kolkata by plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹715 ($9) and will take around 17h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹6,525 ($82).

The distance between Delhi and Kolkata is around 1,355km (842 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,306km (812 miles)

It takes around 4h 35m to get from Delhi and Kolkata by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 19h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Delhi to Kolkata is to fly which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx ₹6,525 ($82).

The cheapest way to travel between Delhi and Kolkata, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹715 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Delhi and Kolkata. It typically takes around 17h 40m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Delhi and Kolkata with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 17h 40m.

Indian Railways run train services between Delhi and Kolkata. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 17h 40m, 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 Delhi and Kolkata. We recommend that you fly from Delhi (DEL) to Kolkata (CCU). instead which will take 4h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Delhi and Kolkata. Flights depart from Delhi (DEL) and arrive at Kolkata (CCU). The flight takes around 2h 10m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Delhi and Kolkata with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 10m.

Air India Limited, Spicejet, Vistara, GoAir, IndiGo Airlines and AirAsia India fly between Delhi and Kolkata. Flights depart from Delhi (DEL) and and arrive into Kolkata (CCU). These flights usually take around 2h 10m.

The flight from Delhi to Kolkata typically takes around 2h 10m. Flights depart from Delhi (DEL) 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 Delhi and Kolkata. The distance is around 1,478km (918 miles) by road and it will take around 19h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Delhi to Kolkata is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around ₹6,525 ($82).

How do I get from Delhi to Kolkata

Compare travel optionsbetween Delhi and Kolkata

Transport options from Delhi to Kolkata
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
4h 35m
₹6,525($82)
every 20 mins1,355km (842 miles)
Train
17h 40m
₹715($9)
twice daily1,445km (898 miles)
Drive
19h 40m
₹12,015($150)
on demand1,478km (918 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