How to travel from Surat to Kolkata, India

The distance between Surat and Kolkata is around 1,657km (1,030 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 35m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Surat 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 Surat (STV) to Kolkata (CCU).

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time2h 40m
  • Typical cost
    ₹10,825($135)
Operated by

GoAir

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💰 Cheapest
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train
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Train

Take the train to Howrah Jn.

  • Duration1 day 9h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹955($12)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Drive

Drive to Kolkata.

  • Duration1 day 2h
  • Distance1,836km (1,141 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Surat and Kolkata

There are several options for getting from Surat to Kolkata by plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹955 ($12) and will take around 1 day 9h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹10,825 ($135).

The distance between Surat and Kolkata is around 1,657km (1,030 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,611km (1,001 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Surat and Kolkata by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 2h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Surat to Kolkata is to fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx ₹10,825 ($135).

The cheapest way to travel between Surat and Kolkata, 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 Surat and Kolkata. It typically takes around 1 day 9h and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Surat and Kolkata with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 1 day 9h.

Indian Railways run train services between Surat and Kolkata. Trains depart once daily and will take around 1 day 9h, 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 Surat and Kolkata. We recommend that you fly from Surat (STV) to Kolkata (CCU). instead which will take 3h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Surat and Kolkata. Flights depart from Surat (STV) and arrive at Kolkata (CCU). The flight takes around 2h 40m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Surat and Kolkata with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 40m.

GoAir, IndiGo Airlines and Air India Limited fly between Surat and Kolkata. Flights depart from Surat (STV) and and arrive into Kolkata (CCU). These flights usually take around 2h 40m.

The flight from Surat to Kolkata typically takes around 2h 40m. Flights depart from Surat (STV) 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 Surat and Kolkata. The distance is around 1,836km (1,141 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 Surat to Kolkata is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around ₹10,825 ($135).

How do I get from Surat to Kolkata

Compare travel optionsbetween Surat and Kolkata

Transport options from Surat to Kolkata
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 35m
₹10,825($135)
every 10 mins1,657km (1,030 miles)
Train
1 day 9h
₹955($12)
once daily1,860km (1,156 miles)
Drive
1 day 2h
₹14,880($185)
on demand1,836km (1,141 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