How to travel from Vadodara to Kolkata, India

The distance between Vadodara and Kolkata is around 1,747km (1,085 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 30m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Vadodara 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 Vadodara (BDQ) to Kolkata (CCU).

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time3h 45m
  • Typical cost
    ₹13,770($175)
Operated by

IndiGo Airlines

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Train

Take the train to Howrah Jn.

  • Duration1 day 11h
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹1,035($13)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Drive

Drive to Kolkata.

  • Duration1 day 2h
  • Distance1,838km (1,142 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Vadodara and Kolkata

There are several options for getting from Vadodara to Kolkata by plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹1,035 ($13) and will take around 1 day 11h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹13,770 ($175).

The distance between Vadodara and Kolkata is around 1,747km (1,085 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,558km (968 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Vadodara 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 Vadodara to Kolkata is to fly which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx ₹13,770 ($175).

The cheapest way to travel between Vadodara and Kolkata, 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 Vadodara and Kolkata. It typically takes around 1 day 11h and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Vadodara and Kolkata with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 1 day 11h.

Indian Railways run train services between Vadodara and Kolkata. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 1 day 11h, 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 Vadodara and Kolkata. We recommend that you fly from Vadodara (BDQ) to Kolkata (CCU). instead which will take 4h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Vadodara and Kolkata. Flights depart from Vadodara (BDQ) and arrive at Kolkata (CCU) - via Mumbai (BOM). The flight takes around 3h 45m.

There is no direct flight from Vadodara to Kolkata. There is however a flight that goes via Mumbai (BOM). This services will take at least 4h 30m (not including layover time).

The flight from Vadodara to Kolkata typically takes around 3h 45m. Flights depart from Vadodara (BDQ) 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 Vadodara and Kolkata. The distance is around 1,838km (1,142 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 Vadodara to Kolkata is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around ₹13,770 ($175).

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Transport options from Vadodara to Kolkata
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
4h 30m
₹13,770($175)
every 10 mins2,047km (1,272 miles)
Train to Surat, Fly4h 60m
₹11,060($140)
every 30 mins1,789km (1,112 miles)
Train and Plane5hrs
₹10,185($130)
hourly1,747km (1,085 miles)
Train
1 day 11h
₹1,035($13)
twice daily1,990km (1,237 miles)
Drive
1 day 2h
₹14,880($185)
on demand1,838km (1,142 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