How to travel from Kolkata to Thane, India

The distance between Kolkata and Thane is around 1,706km (1,060 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the underground and then take the train which takes around 4h 15m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Kolkata to Thane by plane, subway, 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Kolkata (CCU) to Mumbai (BOM) then take the train to Ghatkopar and then to Thane.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time2h 45m
  • Typical cost
    ₹7,480($95)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Kalyan Jn.

  • Duration1 day 5h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹1,355($17)
Operated by

Indian Railways

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Thāne.

  • Duration1 day 2h
  • Distance1,872km (1,163 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kolkata and Thane

There are several options for getting from Kolkata to Thane by plane, subway, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹1,035 ($13) and will take around 1 day 6h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the underground and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹7,480 ($95).

The distance between Kolkata and Thane is around 1,706km (1,060 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,641km (1,019 miles)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Kolkata and Thane by plane, subway and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 2h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kolkata to Thane is to fly, then take the underground and then take the train which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx ₹7,480 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Kolkata and Thane, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹1,035 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kolkata and Thane. It typically takes around 1 day 5h and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kolkata to Thane. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Santragachi Jn and Kalyan Jn. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 5h.

Indian Railways run train services between Kolkata and Thane. Trains depart once a week and will take around 1 day 5h, 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 Thane. We recommend that you fly from Kolkata (CCU) to Mumbai (BOM) then take the train to Ghatkopar and then to Thane. instead which will take 4h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kolkata to Thane. We recommend that you fly from Kolkata (CCU) to Mumbai (BOM) then take the train to Ghatkopar and then to Thane. instead which will take 4h 15m.

The closest major airport to Thane is Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) (BOM) which is approximately 16km (10 miles) from Thane. Pune Airport (PNQ) (PNQ) and Ozar Airport (ISK) (ISK) 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 Thane. The distance is around 1,872km (1,163 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 Thane is to fly, then take the underground and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around ₹7,480 ($95).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Kolkata and Thane

Transport options from Kolkata to Thane
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
4h 15m
₹7,480($95)
every 15 mins1,706km (1,060 miles)
Train and Plane6h 15m
₹7,640($95)
every 4 hours1,786km (1,110 miles)
Train + 1 similar
1 day 5h
₹1,355($17)
once a week1,936km (1,203 miles)
Train to Kalyan Jn1 day 6h
₹1,035($13)
4 times a day1,937km (1,203 miles)
Drive
1 day 2h
₹15,200($190)
on demand1,872km (1,163 miles)

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Airports near Thane

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

BOM
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM)
International Airport
Distance
16km (10 miles) from Thane
PNQ
Pune Airport (PNQ)
International Airport
Distance
121km (75 miles) from Thane
ISK
Ozar Airport (ISK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
143km (89 miles) from Thane