How to travel from Kolkata to Amritsar, India

The distance between Kolkata and Amritsar is around 1,710km (1,062 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 45m.

4 routes found

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

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

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Fly

Fly from Kolkata (CCU) to Amritsar (ATQ).

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time2h 50m
  • Typical cost
    ₹9,310($115)
Operated by

IndiGo Airlines

+ 3 others

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train
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Train

Take the train to Amritsar Jn.

  • Duration1 day 2h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹955($12)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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car
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Drive

Drive to Amritsar.

  • Duration1 day 2h
  • Distance1,979km (1,230 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kolkata and Amritsar

There are several options for getting from Kolkata to Amritsar by plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹955 ($12) and will take around 1 day 2h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹9,310 ($115).

The distance between Kolkata and Amritsar is around 1,710km (1,062 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,672km (1,039 miles)

It takes around 3h 45m to get from Kolkata and Amritsar by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 2h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kolkata to Amritsar is to fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx ₹9,310 ($115).

The cheapest way to travel between Kolkata and Amritsar, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹955 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kolkata and Amritsar. It typically takes around 1 day 2h and departs once a week.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Kolkata and Amritsar with no changeovers required. The train runs once a week and takes 1 day 2h.

Indian Railways run train services between Kolkata and Amritsar. Trains depart once a week and will take around 1 day 2h, 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 Kolkata and Amritsar. We recommend that you fly from Kolkata (CCU) to Amritsar (ATQ). instead which will take 3h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Kolkata and Amritsar. Flights depart from Kolkata (CCU) and arrive at Amritsar (ATQ). The flight takes around 2h 50m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Kolkata and Amritsar with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 50m.

IndiGo Airlines, Vistara, Air India Limited and GoAir fly between Kolkata and Amritsar. Flights depart from Kolkata (CCU) and and arrive into Amritsar (ATQ). These flights usually take around 2h 50m.

The flight from Kolkata to Amritsar typically takes around 2h 50m. Flights depart from Kolkata (CCU) and and arrive into Amritsar (ATQ).

The closest major airport to Amritsar is Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport (ATQ) (ATQ) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Amritsar. Satwari Airport (IXJ) (IXJ) and Gaggal Airport (DHM) (DHM) 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 Kolkata and Amritsar. The distance is around 1,979km (1,230 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 2h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kolkata to Amritsar is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around ₹9,310 ($115).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Kolkata and Amritsar

Transport options from Kolkata to Amritsar
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 45m
₹9,310($115)
every 10 mins1,710km (1,062 miles)
Train and Plane6h 5m
₹8,275($105)
every 4 hours1,769km (1,099 miles)
Train
1 day 2h
₹955($12)
once a week1,889km (1,174 miles)
Drive
1 day 2h
₹16,075($200)
on demand1,979km (1,230 miles)

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Airports near Amritsar

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

ATQ
Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport (ATQ)
International Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from Amritsar
IXJ
Satwari Airport (IXJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
116km (72 miles) from Amritsar
DHM
Gaggal Airport (DHM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
144km (89 miles) from Amritsar