How to travel from Kolkata to Hyderabad, India

The distance between Kolkata and Hyderabad is around 1,249km (776 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 55m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Kolkata to Hyderabad 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 Kolkata (CCU) to Hyderabad (HYD).

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time2h 20m
  • Typical cost
    ₹5,490($69)
Operated by

GoAir

+ 3 others
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Train

Take the train to Secunderabad.

  • Duration1 day 2h
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹795($10)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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car
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Drive

Drive to Hyderabad.

  • Duration20h 45m
  • Distance1,446km (898 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kolkata and Hyderabad

There are several options for getting from Kolkata to Hyderabad by plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹795 ($10) and will take around 1 day 2h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹5,490 ($69).

The distance between Kolkata and Hyderabad is around 1,249km (776 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,182km (735 miles)

It takes around 3h 55m to get from Kolkata and Hyderabad by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 20h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kolkata to Hyderabad is to fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx ₹5,490 ($69).

The cheapest way to travel between Kolkata and Hyderabad, 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 Kolkata and Hyderabad. It typically takes around 1 day 2h and departs twice a week.

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

Indian Railways run train services between Kolkata and Hyderabad. Trains depart twice 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 Hyderabad. We recommend that you fly from Kolkata (CCU) to Hyderabad (HYD). instead which will take 3h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Kolkata and Hyderabad. Flights depart from Kolkata (CCU) and arrive at Hyderabad (HYD). The flight takes around 2h 20m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Kolkata and Hyderabad with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 20m.

GoAir, AirAsia India, IndiGo Airlines and Air India Limited fly between Kolkata and Hyderabad. Flights depart from Kolkata (CCU) and and arrive into Hyderabad (HYD). These flights usually take around 2h 20m.

The flight from Kolkata to Hyderabad typically takes around 2h 20m. Flights depart from Kolkata (CCU) and and arrive into Hyderabad (HYD).

The closest major airport to Hyderabad is Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) (HYD) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Hyderabad. Vijayawada Airport (VGA) (VGA) and Kadapa Airport (CDP) (CDP) 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 Hyderabad. The distance is around 1,446km (898 miles) by road and it will take around 20h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kolkata to Hyderabad is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around ₹5,490 ($69).

How do I get from Kolkata to Hyderabad

Compare travel optionsbetween Kolkata and Hyderabad

Transport options from Kolkata to Hyderabad
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 55m
₹5,490($69)
every 30 mins1,249km (776 miles)
Train + 1 similar
1 day 2h
₹795($10)
twice a week1,589km (987 miles)
Train to Hyderabad1 day 6h
₹795($10)
once daily1,590km (988 miles)
Drive
20h 45m
₹11,780($150)
on demand1,446km (898 miles)

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Airports near Hyderabad

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

HYD
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)
International Airport
Distance
15km (9 miles) from Hyderabad
VGA
Vijayawada Airport (VGA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
264km (164 miles) from Hyderabad
CDP
Kadapa Airport (CDP)
Domestic Airport
Distance
318km (198 miles) from Hyderabad